InDesign Adv Course

Achieve expert-level InDesign with advanced grids, GREP and production automation.

For experienced designers ready to work faster across complex, long-form documents.

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InDesign Adv course

InDesign Adv Course

InDesign Adv Course

Take a deep dive into the world of Adobe InDesign. Explore the power of GREP to automate text formatting and editing tasks.

Master the art of designing with grids, creating precise and visually attractive layouts. Discover sophisticated ways of combining text and graphics and gain valuable hints and tips from industry professionals on how to refine and improve your workflow.

This is an ideal course for those seeking to push the boundaries of Adobe InDesign.

Build up to this level with our InDesign Introduction and InDesign Intermediate courses.

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Two Days

Timings icon

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Build advanced grid systems for stronger layouts
  • icon Create efficient typographic style systems
  • icon Clean and automate text formatting using GREP
  • icon Manage anchored objects and linked assets
  • icon Streamline production with scripts and automation

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 have attended our InDesign Intro and Intermediate courses or have an equivalent working knowledge of InDesign.

Who is this course for?

For experienced InDesign users working on complex long-form documents. Requires our InDesign Introduction and Intermediate courses or equivalent working knowledge.

Our Expert Team
ACP Trainers

Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
16-17th Jul 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
7-8th Sep 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £549.00 £70.00 £479.00 + VAT
26-27th Nov 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
7-8th Sep 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £549.00 £70.00 £479.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
16-17th Jul 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
26-27th Nov 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
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Course Dates

16-17th Jul 26 (Thu-Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £100.00

You Pay: £449.00 + VAT
7-8th Sep 26 (Mon-Tue)

Location:London Islington

Places: Hurry - One Place Left!

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £479.00 + VAT
26-27th Nov 26 (Thu-Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Layout Logic and Design Grids

  • Using baseline grids to unify typography
  • Comparing document and text-frame grids
  • Combining row, column, and baseline grids
2

Typography and Style Systems

  • Creating sequential and nested styles
  • Refining complex numbered and multi-level lists
  • Generating and updating tables of contents
  • Adjusting hyphenation, justification, and composition settings
  • Combining paragraph and object styles
  • Applying Object Styles for consistent formatting
3

GREP Fundamentals and Text Cleanup

  • Introducing GREP and identifying when to use it
  • Using built-in presets and Find/Change patterns
  • Applying GREP for cleanup tasks — spacing, punctuation, and consistency
  • Saving and reusing GREP searches
4

GREP Styles in Typography

  • Comparing GREP, Nested, and Sequential Styles
  • Embedding GREP logic within Paragraph Styles
  • Automating emphasis, dates, and special patterns
5

Anchored Objects and Text Integration

  • Anchoring graphics within flowing text
  • Adjusting offsets and text wrap options
  • Updating anchored content
6

Graphics, Images and Linked Assets

  • Importing and managing Photoshop and Illustrator links
  • Updating, relinking, and tracking assets
  • Applying Object Styles for visual consistency
7

Tables and Linked Data

  • Comparing static and linked tables
  • Optimising and managing imported data
  • Creating cell and table styles
  • Linking and updating Excel tables
8

Data-Driven Documents

  • Understanding best practices for clean CSV and text files
  • Setting up and mapping merge templates
  • Styling for consistent Data Merge formatting
  • Designing page layouts with multiple records
  • Recognising Data Merge limitations
9

Liquid Layouts and Adaptive Design

  • Understanding Liquid Layout principles
  • Exploring parent–child relationships
  • between elements
  • Applying Liquid Layout rules
  • Comparing Layout Adjustment, Liquid Layout, and Flex Layout
10

Scripts and Workflow Automation

  • Using scripts to streamline tasks
  • Accessing, installing, and running trusted scripts safely
  • Integrating scripted automation into everyday workflows
11

Accessibility Principles for Designers

  • Understanding why accessibility matters for digital publishing
  • Using InDesign tools for structure, reading order, and alt text
  • Preparing styles and images for accessible export
  • Exporting tagged PDFs with accessible structure
  • Recognising where InDesign’s accessibility role begins and ends

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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