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.

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Two Days

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10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

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

Our Expert Team
ACP Trainers

Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert

Private & team training. This course is not on our public schedule at the moment. You can still request a bespoke quote below — we’ll contact you with dates and pricing.
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Request a quote for InDesign CC : Interactive

This course is offered as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online or at your venue.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one-to-one session with an expert.

Fill in the form below and our team will get in touch with pricing and helpful advice.

Course Dates

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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