What you'll learn
Learn layout design in this Adobe InDesign Online Course for Beginners. Adobe InDesign is one of five online Adobe Creative Cloud courses we offer in Sydney.
Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media, create beautiful using typography, graphics and images. Adobe InDesign lets you publish a broad range of content for print, web, and tablet apps. It offers precise control over typography, built-in creative tools, an intuitive design environment and tight integration with the entire Adobe Creative Cloud.
Learn the basics of page and layout design in print and digital publishing with this Adobe InDesign course.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Adobe InDesign course, you should be able to:
- Use the main tools of Adobe InDesign in Adobe Creative Cloud
- Apply design skills in Adobe InDesign to create page layouts
- Create digital or print-ready files for publication
Course content
What will be covered in this Adobe InDesign course?
- Understand the InDesign interface
- Placing and working with image files
- Work with the features in the InDesign design window
- Select and work with tools & shortcuts
- Create new single page and multiple page documents
- Pages palette and master pages
- Add and format text inside a document using a variety of techniques
- Add graphics to a document
- Create and work with layers
- Create and work with tables
- Working with colour modes for print and digital
- Creating and working with style sheets
- Creating and working with tables
- Preflight, PDF and printing
Intended audience
Who is this Adobe InDesign course for?
This course is for anyone looking to develop their design skills, interested in or familiar with Adobe programs, or interested in creating digital artwork. It tailors to those who want to work for magazines, advertising agencies, newspapers, book publishers and retail/catalogue companies as well as incorporate design, commercial printing and other leading-edge publishing environments into their current professions.
Basic competency with computers is assumed before enrolling, and proficiency in other Adobe software is helpful but not essential successful completion of this course.
Online Course
This course is delivered online via Zoom, allowing you to join from the comfort of your own home or work. A Zoom link and instructions will be provided prior to the first session.
Course materials
For the best learning experience in this online Adobe Illustrator course, we recommend the following:
- Subscription or Free Trial to Adobe InDesign: Ensure you have access to the software before your first session.
- Your Own Laptop or Computer: A reliable device capable of running Adobe Illustrator smoothly.
- HDMI Cable and Spare Screen: Set up a dual monitor display to follow along with the instructor while working on your projects.
Additional information
Please note the following:
This course is now delivered online, offering the same high-quality instruction and hands-on learning experience as our in-person classes. Adobe InDesign works similarly on both Windows and Mac operating systems, with only minor differences in keyboard shortcuts and file locations. Make sure your device meets the system requirements for Adobe InDesign to optimise your learning experience.
For a InDesign subscription or free trial visit the Adobe website.
Course testimonials
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Reda said: The teacher was very patient.
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Anna said: The facilities and attention to detail by the course instructor are fantastic. There is a lot of information packed into a tight schedule and the delivery as well as potential for further development is exemplary. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone looking for an introduction to InDesign.
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Mathew said: I enjoyed learning the software program. The tutor went above and beyond their role of teaching, making sure everyone was included in the progression of material.
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Alexandra said: The tutor was extremely knowledgeable and displayed boundless patience. You cover a great deal across the two days.
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Katrin said: Learnt a great variety of new skills and the tutor tailored the class to our needs.
Course tutors
Antony Brown
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