InDesign Intermediate Course
InDesign Intermediate Course
In this Intermediate Adobe InDesign training course, you will build on your existing InDesign skills by using sophisticated controls for working with text and graphics and gain practical experience of creating re-usable and sharable assets. Master techniques for designing and formatting tables and how to automate complex document design.
Learn valuable tips on how to optimise your designs for print and digital distribution from industry experts. This course will give you the skills and techniques to create professional-grade layouts using Adobe InDesign.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Manage and style text across complex documents
- Design professional tables with precision
- Organise and reuse design assets efficiently
- Take complete control over page layout
- Produce high-quality, print-ready PDFs
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 course or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.
Who is this course for?
For InDesign users who want to work faster and handle more complex documents. Requires our InDesign Introduction course or equivalent working knowledge.
ACP Trainers
Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-9th Jul 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £120.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 3-4th Aug 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 10-11th Sep 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 29-30th Oct 26 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 23-24th Nov 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 14-15th Dec 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 27-28th Jan 27 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 24-25th Feb 27 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 22-23rd Mar 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 22-23rd Apr 27 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 19-20th May 27 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 17-18th Jun 27 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4th Aug 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 29-30th Oct 26 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 14-15th Dec 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 24-25th Feb 27 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 22-23rd Apr 27 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 17-18th Jun 27 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-9th Jul 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £120.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 10-11th Sep 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 23-24th Nov 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 27-28th Jan 27 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 22-23rd Mar 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 19-20th May 27 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
8-9th Jul 26 (Wed-Thu)
3-4th Aug 26 (Mon-Tue)
10-11th Sep 26 (Thu-Fri)
29-30th Oct 26 (Thu-Fri)
23-24th Nov 26 (Mon-Tue)
14-15th Dec 26 (Mon-Tue)
27-28th Jan 27 (Wed-Thu)
24-25th Feb 27 (Wed-Thu)
22-23rd Mar 27 (Mon-Tue)
22-23rd Apr 27 (Thu-Fri)
19-20th May 27 (Wed-Thu)
17-18th Jun 27 (Thu-Fri)
Course Outline
Faster, Smarter Workflows
Customising preferences, menus, and keyboard shortcuts
Creating and saving custom workspaces
Crafting effective prompts to improve Generative AI outputs
Text and Typography Refinement
Restyling specific text across a document
Refining text details such as punctuation, spacing, and special characters
Enhancing paragraph styling for creative consistency and control
Using Nested Styles for consistent multi-format text
Applying Next Style sequences for faster, consistent text formatting
Maintaining perfect alignment with baseline grids
Lists and Tables for Structured Layouts
Creating and styling bulleted and numbered lists
Building tables from scratch within InDesign
Converting tabbed text into a table
Importing and formatting Excel and Word tables
Adding, removing and re-arranging rows and columns
Flowing tables across pages with repeating headers and footers
Formatting within tables
Asset and Library Management
Creating branded, reusable CC Libraries
Sharing colours, type styles, and layouts across projects
Applying Object Styles for a consistent look and feel
Sharing libraries across Adobe apps and teams
Graphic and Image Integration
Importing multi-layered images and graphics
Understanding approaches to transparency
Applying transparency and blending modes creatively
Wrapping text around custom shapes
Combining and reshaping objects with Pathfinder
Automatically reposition graphics as text reflows
Multi-Page Design and Pagination
Applying multiple Parent Pages for cohesive page design
Creating documents with varying page sizes
Adjusting page numbering and spread pagination
PDF Output and Preflight
Setting up custom preflight checks for reliable results
Creating export presets for faster PDF production
Maintaining accurate colour from screen to print
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on InDesign Intermediate 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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