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Design Courses

Gain the creative and technical skills needed to produce industry standard design work. Learn from design experts at the UK's leading creative training provider.

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Adobe Express Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Streamline your design process with Adobe Express. Create high quality content fast, without compromising creativity.

Speed up content creation with Adobe Express, the all-in-one tool for creating social media graphics, presentations, docs and more.

Adobe's Express puts Adobe's design tools and asset library at your fingertips.

Join our one day course and learn how to get the most out of Adobe Express.

Ideal for those working in Marketing and Comms.

  •  Design from scratch or with templates
  •  Creatively edit images and text
  •  Utilise Adobe's Generative AI Tools
  •  Combine graphics with video content
  •  Set up a Brand Kit to stay consistent

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    "Good structured journey around the Adobe Express software, friendly, and easy to talk to/ask questions."

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    "Charlotte was an excellent teacher and the course did a great job of guiding us throught the basics of using adobe express."

    National Education Union

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    "Friendly, approachable and knowledgable. Amazing view and location too."

    NEU

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    "The delivery was very good, very clear and calm. There wasn't a feeling of being rushed. The course was very informative. I'd highly recommend."

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    "Excellent explanations, really thorough knowledge and Matt never tired of answering my many questions."

    MA Business

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Adobe Express Intermediate

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Get the most out of Adobe Express. Learn time saving features for seamless content design, editing, and scheduling.

Learn how to create professional, on-brand content with Adobe Express.

Our one day class covers how to set up an advanced brand kit, scheduling content from Adobe Express, enhanced video editing, generative AI, and accessibility features.

Discover how to speed up your workflow, without compromising consistency or quality.

  •  Optimise and schedule content for social media
  •  Design for accessibility
  •  Get creative with generative AI
  •  Adv video editing features
  •  Collaboration and asset management

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    "Training was interesting and course detail was useful. Lovely trainer."

    World Steel Association

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    "Very nice examples. Was fun to do and at the same time learn a lot!"

    World Steel Association

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    "Very informative and helpful, adapted training to individual needs which was much appreciated!"

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    "Always welcoming environment, great friendly and knowledgeable trainer and lots of new knowledge to take away."

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Adobe Firefly Intro

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Feed your creative vision and integrate AI tools into your design workflow. Learn how to generate artwork, transform images, and achieve realistic results with AI.

Integrate AI into your design process within Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Generate stunning AI images or vector graphics using a text prompt, and learn how to achieve realistic results when combining AI generated elements with existing photographs.

Ideal for existing users of Adobe Creative Cloud who want to gain AI skills.

  •  AI image generation
  •  Practical uses for Adobe's AI tools
  •  AI within Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
  •  Transform existing images with AI
  •  Editing techniques for realistic results

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    "Simon explained everything so clearly and made it easy to follow. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He answered every question we all had. The course was fun and interactive."

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    "Simon was very knowledgable and friendly - he made for a very relaxed environment where nobody was afraid to ask questions. It was great to have such a small group too. I really enjoyed the whole day and have learnt a lot."

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    "Very approachable. Felt I could speak to any of the staff. Simon was great."

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    "Simon was great. Learned loads about Firefly and generative Ai in general."

    National Education Union

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    "Amazing tutor, really informative, friendly and easy manner. Easy to follow whilst still getting across a huge amount of info, tips and tricks."

    Victoria Owen Creative

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Affinity Designer Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create your own graphics and digital artwork from scratch. Learn freehand drawing and vector design tools on our beginner friendly course.

Learn how to use Affinity’s powerful freehand drawing tools, and how to create your own graphics from scratch by combining shapes, text and images.

Ideal for beginners, you’ll gain confidence and efficient design skills on our two day course.

Through hands-on projects our expert trainers will teach you how to create graphics for a wide variety of purposes.

  •  Create vector graphics using shapes and lines
  •  Freehand drawing with the Pencil tool
  •  Work with colour, gradients, and brushes
  •  Creative typography options
  •  Incorporate images and make simple edits
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Affinity Photo Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to edit, retouch, and enhance images with this pro editing tool. Discover the creative possibilities with our beginners course.

Explore the creative possibilities of Affinity Photo with our two day introduction course.

Ideal for beginners, you’ll learn the essentials of image editing through hands-on exercises.

Learn how to remove backgrounds, colour correct, retouch, and experiment with creative filters and effects.

Get started with Affinity Photo today.

  •  Enhance and colour correct images
  •  Remove backgrounds with selection tools
  •  Retouch blemishes and remove unwanted objects
  •  Transform your images with creative effects
  •  Combine elements to create graphics and artwork
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Affinity Publisher Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Gain the skills to create print ready layouts for books, magazines, flyers and more. Learn to work efficiently and explore creative options that enhance your designs.

Our two day course is ideal for beginners.

Through hands-on projects you’ll learn how to design layouts for a wide variety of purposes.

Whether you’re looking to create books and magazines, or marketing materials, you’ll learn the basics and how to work efficiently in the software.

Get started with Affinity Publisher today.

  •  Style text with typography options
  •  Work with images and tables
  •  Use Master Pages to create templates
  •  Work with colour and creative effects
  •  Check for errors and export for print
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Canva Design Basics

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create stunning designs effortlessly with Canva. Make the most of this user-friendly tool with our one day course.

Join our Design with Canva course and discover an easier way to create documents and social media content.

Explore video editing and design pdfs, social media posts and more.

We’ll also show you how to generate content and make instant changes with Canva’s AI tools.

Perfect for anyone who needs to design professional looking content fast.

  •  Canva Tools and Interface
  •  Create Professional Looking Graphics
  •  Get Creative with Graphics and Type
  •  Create Assets for Social Media and Print
  •  Utilise Canva’s AI Features

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    "Explaining everything to us in a really understandable way & allowing us time to get the hang of it"

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    "Highlighting essential marketing tools, including AI generators. All highly useful that I wasn't originally aware of."

    Cliphair

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    "Good and relevant examples used by the trainer"

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    "Explained the steps very clearly didnt rush any points. made sure that we understood each step. walked us through with good examples that we can apply to our worksplace."

    Cliphair Ltd

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    "The course was very informative and helpful."

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CLO 3D Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

See your designs in 360. Create patterns from scratch and showcase your garments with stunning 3D renders.

Master the basics of Clo 3D, the essential 3D software for digital fashion design and production.

Learn how to draft flat patterns from scratch, and visualise your designs in 3D with our hands-on course.

Our expert tutors will guide you through how to use the software step-by-step with practical exercises.

  •  Draft precise 2D patterns
  •  Manipulate garments in the 3D window
  •  Work with fabrics, trims and fastenings
  •  Customise and adjust avatars
  •  Create and export 3D renders

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    "The pace of the lesson. Adjusting the lessons to my health needs. Adapating the course material to the progression of my project. Flexibility. The course was at the correct level for me, but also challeneged me."

    N/a

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    "I thought the course was excellent and the facilities wonderful. Sarah was absolutely amazing - very knowledgeable, professional and collaborative, a joy to work with. She gave me plenty of super advice and a lot of encouragement. Ryan too was great in the set-up. Would strongly recommended Media Training!"

    Mary Alexander

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Figma Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create dynamic designs and build prototypes for web and mobile. Collaborate with your team and easily hand off to developers.

In this introductory Figma course you will master Figma's interface, features, and tools, and gain hands-on experience of creating and collaborating on designs, prototypes, and user interfaces.

This course will enable you to unlock the full potential of this powerful design tool.

  •  Create a prototype from scratch
  •  Work with artboards and frames
  •  Add and edit content
  •  Add interactivity to your prototype
  •  Share and export your project

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    "Very patient. Didn't leave any attendant behind, and Ben made sure to investigate every issue throughly."

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    "Very approachable and friendly as soon as I entered the building."

    Clever Marketing

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    "Great at answering questions, trouble shooting and finding answers and additional resources. Super friendly and inspiring. Great level of industry knowledge and experience."

    Whippet

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    "Really patient, thorough delivery and approach to course material. Very interactive and well paced."

    Ministry Of Justice

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    "Calm, knowledgeable, well timed and covered a lot, addressed everyone's issues immediately"

    MOJ

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Figma Intermediate

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Elevate your designs and take your Figma skills to the next level. Create mobile-friendly prototypes, and add interactive elements to your designs.

Join our intermediate Figma course for a deeper look at frames, responsive interfaces, components, and asset organisation.

Learn how to use Auto-layout, create responsive prototypes, and design interactive elements.

Elevate your skills, streamline your workflow, and take your designs to the next level.

  •  Create Responsive Prototypes
  •  Work with styles and libraries
  •  Use Auto-layout to streamline your workflow
  •  Create advanced Interactive Elements
  •  Go further with Components

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    "Great class - good examples and enough time for questions"

    Moonbug Entertainment

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    "Training was very detailed but easy to understand, the trainer was very knowledgeable and able to explain things easily for beginners. Great course!"

    Moonbug

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    "The working examples were a great way to learn - I went from not being confident in the subject matter at the start to being able to pre-empt how to do things by the end."

    Justice Digital

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    "Great support in the course and in the centre itself!"

    Centre For Digital Public Services

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    "Clear and engaging delivery, with strong examples used throughout to support key points. The follow-through in explanations was particularly effective. Friendly teaching and personal manner with the tutor. Tailored examples to both clients needs which were quite different but Craig was very adaptable and patient."

    Middlesex University

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Figma Adv

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Build on your knowledge of Figma with advanced prototyping techniques. Discover the power of variables, and add custom animations to your designs.

Take your knowledge of Figma further with advanced animation and prototyping techniques.

Bring your prototypes to life with sophisticated animations, and learn how to use variables to speed up your workflow and maintain consistency across projects.

Ideal for those looking to add complex elements to their designs.

  •  Streamline your workflow
  •  Design complex responsive interfaces
  •  Adv prototyping
  •  Animation techniques
  •  Working with variables

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    "Location is great. Centre is very clean and staff are very friendly"

    FCDO

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    "Course was very informative, have picked up some very good tips and tricks I didn't know :)"

    The Open University

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    "Training centre is clean, set up well and staff are welcoming."

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    "Allowing for questions for outside of the schedule training to allow us to tailor certain bits. Also asked if we were familiar with different techniques so that we didnt need to cover all bits if we were aware. Made for a very useful course!"

    QA

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    "Good variety of courses. Good food. Nice location. Seamless course experience."

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Graphic Design Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn the principles you need to create beautiful, professional designs. Discover the secrets of effective visual communication.

The Introduction to Graphic Design course will give you an essential understanding of design principles - typography, colour theory, layout and composition.

Learn to apply these principles to your work to give you the skills and confidence to create professional designs.

  •  Understanding the design process
  •  Principles of composition
  •  Great typography
  •  Branding guidelines
  •  Illustrations and photography

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    "Ian was very organized and gave great tips throughout the session."

    Amer Sports

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    "Very welcoming, had everything we needed for the day and it was really well equipped"

    Trailmix Games

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    "Really good detail and made it very enjoyable! Good range of topics too. Also was very engaging and a good range of enjoyable activities throughout the day"

    Allwag Promotions

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    "Great welcome, refreshments and facilities! Simon was amazing; super knowledgable, helpful and passionate. Overall, great day!"

    Breast Cancer Now

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    "Excellent engagement from the tutor, with fantastic range of examples. Made it very accessible whilst also showing his knowledge and understanding."

    Arden Strategies

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Logo Design

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Tackle logo design confidently and build on your design skills. Learn how to develop a successful logo concept and create artwork in Adobe Illustrator.

Our one day course will take you through the process of designing a logo step-by-step from developing a concept to exporting your finished artwork.

Learn how to design a memorable logo that fits the needs of the brand and how to create professional logo artwork in Adobe Illustrator.

  •  What to research before you start sketching
  •  define and work to a brief
  •  Develop a logo concept
  •  Refining you ideas
  •  Creating artwork in Adobe Illustrator

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    "Fantastic training! Perfectly tailored to my needs. Simon was patient, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Checked in with me throughout to ensure I felt that the training was useful to me, my current project and my future new career. Allowed me to learn from listening and doing, all in a supportive environment."

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    "Being friendly! Everyone was incredibly welcoming and made me feel very comfortable all day."

    MCC

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Illustrator Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create beautiful artwork, illustrations and graphics using the power of Adobe Illustrator. Learn with practical, hands-on exercises led by expert designers.

Master the creative power and versatility of Adobe Illustrator.

Learn to create beautiful vector-based designs, including logos, artwork, illustrations, and icons.

This course delivers the essential Adobe Illustrator skills you need to bring your ideas to life.

  •  Creating vector-based artwork
  •  Explore painting and drawing tools
  •  Design eye-catching typography
  •  Generate original artwork with AI
  •  How to speed up your workflow

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    "Everything was really well explained and clear"

    Energus

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    "Very informative and detailed course - great baseline for using the program"

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    "Pete was brilliant at really understanding our needs with Illustrator, helping us to think about use-cases and how to solve real problems that we have been facing in using the programme. He really took the time to go through things in an easy to understand way, but was also happy to go into detail regarding any specific queries we had."

    FCDO

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    "Great at providing space and time to look at and explain the specific issues and questions we had with the programme before starting the course."

    FCDO

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    "Friendly team, modern facilities, generous snacks"

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Illustrator Intermediate

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course is designed to boost your existing Adobe Illustrator skills. Take your design skills to the next level and work more efficiently in Illustrator.

This intermediate level course will help you delve deeper into Illustrator's features and tools, unlock new possibilities and help you work faster and more efficiently.

Master more advanced techniques, create more complex designs, enhance productivity, and collaborate effectively.

  •  Mastering the Pen Tool
  •  The versatility of brushes
  •  Creating intricate patterns
  •  Tracing and editing images
  •  Technical drawing skills

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    "Great informative course and facilities, highly recommend thank you!"

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    "Great Course. Charlotte was an engaging, supportive and informative teacher and had an expert knowledge of Illustrator and design in general. Thank you so much!"

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    "Great and welcoming environment with a great trainer and refreshments."

    Formula 1

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    "Welcome friendly environment. Excellent facilities. Excellent friendly tutor. Flexible teaching to accommodate learners."

    Flicimage

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    "Everything! I really enjoyed it. Matt was an excellent teacher and i felt like i could stop the class and understand what he was saying and write my notes. He was very approachable."

    Freelance

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Illustrator Adv

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course will enable you to harness the full power and productivity of Adobe Illustrator. Become a master user and improve your productivity and efficiency.

This Advanced Adobe Illustrator course will push the boundaries of your design abilities, expand your skill set, and unlock the full potential of Adobe Illustrator.

Our Illustrator experts will help you uncover hidden features and explore advanced techniques that can elevate your design skills.

  •  Adv colour manipulation techniques
  •  Creating intricate and textured artwork
  •  Mastering type control and styles
  •  Drawing in perspective with precision
  •  Seamless integration with other applications

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    "Brilliant training, really informative and tailored examples for our needs"

    MMM

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    "Really knowledgable trainer, and delivered 1-2-1. Can't fault it."

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    "Great at explaining the methods and easy to follow"

    Lloyds Banking Group

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    "Providing effective resources for teaching and understanding. Providing effective training for all levels of understanding"

    RAF Odiham

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    "Covering topics that I asked about and making sure I understood."

    Cherry

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InDesign Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to create beautiful layouts and documents in Adobe InDesign. Design professional layouts for magazines, brochures, reports, and books.

Learn to create visually appealing layouts and documents using Adobe InDesign.

Our experts will teach you how to create beautiful print layouts for brochures, magazines, reports and books.

This is the ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to create professional layouts using Adobe InDesign.

  •  Navigate InDesign confidently
  •  Format text efficiently with reusable styles
  •  Place, edit, and enhance images easily
  •  Build clean, consistent layouts with precision
  •  Export and share projects professionally across platforms

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    "Vicki was very helpful and knew what she was doing. I feel confident in using InDesign now."

    House Of Commons

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    "Vicky was very good at explaining and very Patient"

    Mace Ltd

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    "I found the course really helpful and will definitely be useful in my current job. Vicky was very patient in answering our questions and in guiding us all throughout the course. She made the session engaging and easy to follow. Thank you very much, Vicky."

    Penlon Ltd

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    "Vicki was fantastic at explaining the facets of the programme and was patient when it came to going over things and attempting to resolve problems on the fly. The course was certainly very tailored to our need and therefore the content was very well considered."

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    "Really good at going though the examples and when an error occurred within the group, actively going through what went wrong and addressing that these issues could come up at any point and this is how to identify and overcome them."

    A&S Police

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InDesign Intermediate

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Build on your existing InDesign skills to create more sophisticated documents. Master workflow strategies that will help you work more efficiently.

Deepen your understanding of InDesign's features and functionality, allowing you to create more professional and complex layouts.

Take your InDesign skills to the next level, master shortcuts and workflow strategies that will help you work faster and more efficiently.

  •  Effortlessly manage and style text
  •  Design professional tables with ease
  •  Organise and reuse design assets
  •  Take complete control over page layout
  •  Produce high-quality, print-ready PDFs

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    "Tailoring to specific needs and answering individual questions. Really approachable and great in depth knowledge"

    Anchor

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    "Great lessons, breaks were helpful to maintain concentration"

    Ben Whistler

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    "Really excellent trainer and very knowledgable - was able to cover course material very efficiently and was very engaged with the participants, picking up on when anyone had hit a problem and checking in with us frequently to keep us on track."

    Arden Strategies

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    "Adapting to our requirements whilst covering the course content. Clearly explaining step by step activities and repeating where necessary."

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    "Great pastoral care and targeted training based on the our requirments"

    Dorchester Collection

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InDesign Adv

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the full power and potential of Adobe InDesign. Take your design skills to the max by working smarter and faster.

Dive deeper into InDesign's typographical controls and advanced text formatting features.

Use grids, objects styles and liquid layouts to create beautiful and polished layouts and documents.

This Advanced course is designed to expand your skillset and help you maximise the potential of Adobe InDesign.

  •  Build stronger layouts using advanced grids
  •  Create efficient typographic systems with styles
  •  Clean and automate text using GREP
  •  Manage anchored objects and linked assets
  •  Streamline workflows with scripts and automation

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    "Really knowledgable trainer, good set up of the day with enough breaks to recharge."

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    "Really helpful elements to the course. We were able to ask questions about specific things that were relevant to our individual roles and the trainer took the time help."

    DoTERRA

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    "Great instructors and knowledge, and the source material we had to work from was really good and I'll keep those so I can continue to revise on what I learned."

    DCMS

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    "Ian was great, today was so informative. I've learnt so much thats going to help me with my projects and work and personal projects. Cant wait to play with some of the tools that he showed me."

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    "Ian was flexible enough to tailor some of the course to what I do everyday and he taught me new tips and tricks that I know I'll be using a lot going forward! He was great at going through everything in detail and explaining the why and not just the how."

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InDesign Interactive

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Expand your Adobe InDesign skills by creating interactive eBooks and magazines. Create interactive publications that work across a range of digital platforms.

Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to design and publish interactive content like e-books, magazines, and interactive PDFs.

Gain the skills to create user-friendly interactive elements that provide a seamless and enjoyable reading experience for your audience.

  •  Designing interactive PDF and e-magazines
  •  Creating document navigation
  •  Creating interactive forms
  •  Adding animations and multimedia elements
  •  Publishing online and sharing content

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    "So many tips that are going to be able to use for our Annual Report and also through our douments as a whole. Really appreciate the simplicity of talking through each step. Easy to follow."

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    "Tailoring the course to our specific needs"

    British Transport Police

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    "Simon was so engaging and knowledgeable and was happy to explain things again when I got in a muddle. This course will be so helpful to my current employment and I think my managers will be blown away! Of all the courses I have done Simon has been the best teacher so far. The two days flew by and I feel I have a good grasp of what was taught. I also like that the group was small so it felt like one on one training which is so valuable. Thank you."

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    "Everything - super clear, very informative and plenty of real life examples of how to use the course."

    DC Advisory

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    "The tutor was very approachable and really understanding to all attendees. Overall, the training was insightful and explained best practices plus little tips and tricks throughout the 2 days."

    British Psychological Society

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Infographics Storytelling

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to provide engaging and accessible information using infographics. Find the story hidden in the data using proven journalistic techniques.

Learn how to effectively analyse data, identify key insights, and transform them into compelling infographics that resonate with your target audience.

This course will help you master the art of extracting and presenting stories in a concise and engaging way.

  •  Clear and concise storytelling
  •  Different styles of infographic
  •  Finding compelling data and angles
  •  Creating a Call to Action
  •  Avoiding common pitfalls

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    "- Great instructor, nice and knowledgeable - Good pacing of the course - Opportunity to implement instruction through practical exercise"

    Climate Catalyst

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    "Very clear information, really good thinking points and considerations. Presentation was clear and concise. Open to questions, suggestions and opinions."

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    "A good pace to the course, a good breadth of knowledge and examples."

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    "Teaching us a useful process to follow when approaching work like this."

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    "Useful concepts in developing impactful infographics"

    London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Infographics Design and Creation

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create visually appealing infographics, graphs and charts. Gain confidence with Adobe Illustrator's drawing tools.

Learn to design professional and visually appealing infographics using Adobe Illustrator.

Master Illustrator's powerful tools for designing infographics that are scalable and can be shared across a variety of platforms.

  •  Illustrator's essential tools and interface
  •  Creating icons, shapes, and lines
  •  Adding textures, gradients, and patterns
  •  Create visually appealing graphs and charts
  •  Build a library of reusable content

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    "Ian explained the programme and different techniques really well, it was very interesting"

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    "Made us feel very welcome, and course was great."

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    "Tailoring the day to our experience and needs"

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    "Lovely venue. Ian was great, and very helpful. Willing, to go off topic to keep on business need."

    M&G

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    "Explaining the process in Illustrator very clearly and going at a good pace."

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Motion Graphics Intro

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Elevate your design projects with eye-catching 2D animations. Get started in the world of Motion Graphics with this After Effects course.

Dive into the world of motion graphics with our hands-on course.

Suitable for complete beginners, this class will introduce you to motion graphics creation with Adobe After Effects.

Discover how to transform static text and graphics into dynamic 2D animations.

Ideal for Graphic Designers who want to add motion to their designs.

  •  Animate text and graphics
  •  Use keyframes effectively
  •  Import elements from Illustrator and Photoshop
  •  Animate multi layered graphics
  •  Render and export projects

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    "Loved all of it, Tom is extremely prepared, knowledgeable and approachable. The centre is in a great location and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I'll be looking to take the Intermediate course with him when possible."

    CBRE UK

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Motion Graphics Intermediate

From £499 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Take your motion graphics further with complex animation techniques. Unlock new creative possibilities and explore 3D animation on this After Effects course.

Build on your animation skills with our intermediate motion graphics course.

Learn how to elevate your designs with advanced techniques, and add dimension to your animations with 3D shapes.

Ideal for graphic designers who want to explore the creative possibilities of Adobe After Effects and create more complex animations.

  •  Adv keyframe control
  •  3D animation techniques
  •  Create bespoke text animators
  •  Explore text distortion effects
  •  Optimise renders for different platforms

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    "Tom was really great at adapting to the client's needs, changing things and making sure what was taught was relevant and would genuinely help in putting a project together in AE."

    Loughborough University

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    "I really enjoyed the whole experience. It's professional, high-quality, and easy to learn."

    Influencer

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    "Great knowledge of AfterEffects from the tutor. The facilities were really clean and tidy, and the food and drinks were great! Staff are all really friendly!"

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Photoshop Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This is the Adobe Authorised course for new users of Adobe Photoshop. Produce and edit images to meet professional industry standards.

Learn the fundamental tools and techniques of Photoshop on this Adobe Authorised course.

Our experts will give you the skills to edit and transform your images with precision and creativity.

Photoshop is the worldwide industry standard for working with digital images.

This course will give you the perfect start to working with Photoshop.

  •  Customising Photoshop to suit you
  •  Master selection tools for precise edits
  •  Techniques for enhancing tone and colour
  •  Transform images with generative AI
  •  Acquire retouching skills for flawless images

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    "I really enjoyed the class as the trainer was very knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. Always attentive and a good chance to ask questions and work on individual work. The course was at a good pace with loads of great examples and the flow and structure was great. The trainer was very easy to understand and I would definitely come back to take the intermediate course with him."

    Lock And Co. Hatters

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    "The Trainer was knowledgeable and explained every stage carefully. We were able to ask questions as the course progressed ensuring we understood the tasks"

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    "Simo was a fantastic trainer, made the course enjoyable."

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    "This was really good and has taken away my fear of Photoshop"

    Claritas

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    "Given clear instructions and easy-to-follow workshops"

    RMG Ltd

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Photoshop Intermediate

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Work smarter in Photoshop, master new techniques and realise your creative potential. This is the ideal course for building on your existing Adobe Photoshop skills.

Expand your Photoshop skills!

This Adobe Authorised course will delve deeper into Photoshop's features, tools and techniques taking your image editing skills to the next level.

Our experts will also teach you efficient workflows, shortcuts, and automation techniques enabling you to work faster and more effectively.

  •  Creating precise colour adjustments
  •  Mastering selections and masks
  •  Creative possibilities with layers
  •  Custom brush techniques
  •  Streamlined workflow and efficiency

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    "Very Knowledgeable & approachable; responsive to questions & queries. I will definitely be taking away some of the tips and tricks from Simo. :)"

    Devon & Cornwall Police

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    "Matt was super informative and friendly, I felt that he covered things in great depth and really catered to our needs. The course covered a good range of elements and I felt that I was really well supported with any questions or issues that I had!"

    Right Formula

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    "Course was so valuable to my knowledge and understanding. Simo was great at applying examples to my own work and use outside of the course and took time to make sure the examples were relevant, even making new ones to show specific answers to questions I had asked. 10/10"

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    "Amazing experience again. Informative and very skilled teacher who catered to my specific needs"

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    "Very knowledgeable and the small group allowed for us to share screens and fix our individual issues"

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Photoshop Adv

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Become a super-user and harness the full power and potential of Photoshop. Learn insights and techniques from experts to produce stunning images.

Expand your skillset and push the boundaries when using Adobe Photoshop.

This course is designed to expand your creative horizons giving you the skills to produce a wide range of beautiful digital imagery.

You'll also cover valuable advanced workflows and time-saving techniques from industry professionals.

  •  Efficient shortcuts and task automation
  •  Mastering advanced colour adjustments
  •  Adv layer manipulation and blending
  •  Utilising Camera Raw for optimal results
  •  Creative possibilities with filters

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    "Very useful, and everything was explained well."

    Next PLC

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    "Simo was very good at making sure you get help when needed and ensuring everyone is keeping up with the course. Also, very good at applying relevant examples to what we were learning"

    NEXT

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    "Our trainer was super knowledgable and tailored the course especially to us and our needs. Definitely have been taught some techniques to take away and use in my work- thank you!"

    NEXT

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    "The day was very organised and ran very smoothly. The trainer was very knowledgable and was happy to answer lots of questions."

    Next

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    "Great examples that will apply to our everyday work. Some of the techniques I had never used before which is really useful to know."

    Next

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Powerpoint Presentation Design

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Creating beautiful Powerpoint presentations can be a challenge for non-designers. Learn the design skills to make visually striking and memorable presentations.

If you are not a trained designer, this course will give you the design skills to create striking presentations that effectively convey your message.

Learn about colour theory, layout design, transitions, and animation effects to create visually impressive presentations.

  •  Design principles for presentations
  •  Planning your presentation
  •  Colour theory and practice
  •  Great typography
  •  Beautiful and effective layouts

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    "The tools and knowledge of the trainer were really strong."

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    "Comprehensive notes on Powerpoint design and information was accurate with good examples"

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    "Clear communication when teaching. Tasks were really helpful!"

    Li And Fung

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    "The course had regular breaks and was led at a good pace. It covered content that was relevant and because we were asked a bit about what we did for work, Simon gave examples linked to our roles to help us visualise when we would use such tools"

    LACOSTE

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    "Explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand and ensuring that everyone in the group was comfortable."

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SketchUp Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Bring your ideas to life with this powerful 3D modelling software. Learn how to create detailed 3D models to showcase your designs.

Learn to create detailed 3D models and designs with precision using SketchUp.

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of SketchUp's features and learn how to streamline your workflow to greatly improve your productivity when working on projects.

  •  Mastering navigation and view styles
  •  Using drawing, erase, and selection tools
  •  Editing and manipulating objects
  •  Creating accurate models from images
  •  Rendering and animation

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    "My trainer was very knowledgeable on Sketchup and was able to answer any questions that we had relating to our work."

    Puig

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    "Ricardo is super patient, clear in his instructions and very knowledgeable. Used very clear examples and had an answer to all of my questions ! Thanks again, I didn't think I could progress that much in such a short amount of time :)"

    Puig

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    "Always great trainers and classroom environments, coupled with delicious food."

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    "Always friendly, approachable and yummy food."

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    "Lots of knowledge and very friendly and helpful. Felt like i learnt a lot."

    Imperial War Museums

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UX Design Intro

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to design websites that your customers will love using. Discover how to design websites that provide an exceptional user experience.

Gain the skills to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, leading to greater customer satisfaction and increased traffic to your site.

Learn how to make sure your website is inclusive, accessible and a joy to use.

  •  The principles of user-centric design
  •  Creating personas and user journeys
  •  Sitemaps and organisational structures
  •  Prototyping and usability testing
  •  Inclusive design techniques

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    "Was just what I needed to give a broad overview of UX/UI with very varied subject matter. Craig was really knowledgable and able to answer any questions I had"

    Avalere Health

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    "Teacher was super knowledgeable and had loads of great examples - clearly very up to date on the sector. Very articulate and animated - kept it interesting. The centre is lovely, clean and modern. Great location."

    St John Ambulance

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    "Explaining difficult concepts in a easy way, and keeping everyone engaged."

    BearingNet

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    "Craig was passionate and energetic throughout the two days. The course was well structured and covered a good amount of the basics of UX. One of the most valuable sections of the course which was impromptu was the analysis of our own site."

    Bearingnet

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    "The trainer had fantastic knowledge of both the software and UX design theory and a really engaging teaching style"

    Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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XD Intro

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create brilliant designs and prototypes for websites, mobile apps and games. Learn to work efficiently and collaborate seamlessly using Adobe XD.

Learn how to create interactive design prototypes using Adobe XD so that you can present and showcase your design concepts effectively.

Master Adobe XD's powerful collaboration features so that you can easily work with clients or other designers, streamlining the design review and feedback process.

  •  Understanding UX vs UI design
  •  Working with Artboards
  •  Creating precise layouts and designs
  •  Building your own project
  •  Prototyping and sharing interactive projects

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    "Location, course assets, teaching, friendliness."

    P1C

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    "Explaining how to use the system & giving examples"

    Jules Verne

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    "Explaining and allowing a personalised session! Great course!"

    Oliver

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    "Amazing staff, very friendly and trainer very knowledgable"

    Cherry Advertising

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    "Great facilities, location and course content"

    Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

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Design courses offer the benefits of developing creative and visual problem-solving skills, understanding design principles and trends, learning industry-standard software, and exploring various design disciplines, leading to career opportunities in graphic design, web design, user experience design, and more.

Design courses can improve your career prospects by developing your creative and visual communication skills, enabling you to create aesthetically appealing designs, user-friendly interfaces, and impactful branding, which are in high demand across industries.

Creativity is often vital in design, but technical skills are also crucial. If you're less creative, roles like UX design, which focus more on problem-solving, might suit you.

The time needed to learn design software varies depending on the complexity of the tool and your prior experience. You can learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator on one of our two-day introduction courses. After practice and further training you can become an advanced user of the software in a little as a few months.

Yes, a design skills certification can be highly beneficial. It not only validates your skills but also gives you a competitive edge in the job market. Certifications can be particularly useful for freelancers and those looking to move up in their current roles or switch careers into design.