Adobe InDesign Course for Beginners

What you'll learn

Learn professional page layout and publication design with our Adobe Creative Cloud short courses in Sydney!

Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard software used to create magazines, brochures, reports, lookbooks, flyers, eBooks, marketing materials, and professional publications for both print and digital media.

In this hands-on beginners course, you’ll learn how to confidently design polished layouts using typography, images, colour, and grids while developing practical skills in one of the world’s leading publishing and page design programs.

Working step-by-step with an experienced tutor, you’ll explore the essential tools and workflows used by designers, marketers, publishers, and creative professionals. You’ll learn how to create multi-page documents, work with images and text, manage layouts, prepare files for print and digital publishing, and build professional-looking designs with clarity and consistency.

Whether you’re developing creative career skills, working in marketing or communications, running a small business, or simply wanting to expand your Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge, this course offers a practical and supportive introduction to Adobe InDesign.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Adobe InDesign for Beginners course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

Using the main tools and features of Adobe InDesign within Adobe Creative Cloud
Creating professional page layouts for print and digital publishing
Working with typography, images, colour, and layout elements
Building single-page and multi-page documents
Preparing files for print or digital publication
Developing layout and publishing skills relevant to design, marketing, communications, or creative industries

Course content

What will be covered in this Adobe InDesign for Beginners course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Getting started with Adobe InDesign

Understanding the InDesign interface and workspace
Navigating tools, panels, shortcuts, and document setup
Creating single-page and multi-page documents

Working with text and typography

Adding and formatting text
Understanding typography fundamentals
Working with paragraph and character styles
Managing text flow and layout consistency

Images, graphics, and layout design

Placing and managing image files
Working with layers and layout structures
Combining text and graphics effectively
Creating balanced and visually engaging page designs

Pages, master pages, and tables

Using pages and master pages for consistent layouts
Creating and formatting tables
Working with reusable design elements and templates

Colour, styles, and publication workflows

Understanding colour modes for print and digital publishing
Working with style sheets and layout consistency
Preparing files for export, PDF creation, printing, and publication
Using preflight tools to check files before output

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, software updates, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Adobe InDesign for Beginners course for?

This course is ideal for beginners looking to develop practical page layout and publishing skills using Adobe InDesign.

It’s ideal for aspiring designers, marketers, small business owners, communications professionals, content creators, and anyone interested in creating professional publications for print or digital media.

Basic computer skills are assumed. Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs is helpful but not essential.

Course materials

What to bring to class

Your own laptop computer capable of running Adobe InDesign smoothly
Access to Adobe InDesign through a subscription or free trial before your first class
Optional: HDMI adaptor or cable if you would like to connect to an external display during class

Additional information

Please note the following:

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for inclusion on a CV or portfolio
Adobe InDesign works similarly on both Windows and Mac operating systems, with only minor differences in keyboard shortcuts and file locations
Please ensure your device meets the system requirements for Adobe InDesign before attending class

Course testimonials

Hayley said: Xavier was a great teacher and very patient. All the staff at the college were great and quick to fix any issues we had with the computers!
Zdravko said: Great full immersion course on all the main features of Adobe InDesign! You walk out knowing how to use the software with confidence.
Katrin said: Learnt a great variety of new skills and the tutor tailored the class to our needs.
Alexandra said: The tutor was extremely knowledgeable and displayed boundless patience. You cover a great deal across the two days.
Ivana said: Great content. Well structured and useful. The Lecturer is knowledgeable and ensure that everyone was learning.

Course tutors

Antony Brown

Antony is an Adobe and Apple Certified Instructor with over 15 years of experience teaching industry-leading design software. He began his training career with Adobe in London and has since worked...

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Classes Online Courses

Adobe InDesign Course for Beginners

Tue 9 Jun 2026 - Wed 10 Jun 2026

2 sessions, 12 hours total

9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)

2A Gordon St, Rozelle

Antony Brown

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 9 Jun 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm	A1-2: Multipurpose Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Wed 10 Jun 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm	A1-2: Multipurpose Room - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle

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