Adobe Indesign – Essential Training Course
About This Course
This comprehensive Adobe InDesign essential training course is designed for complete beginners. With no prior InDesign experience required, you’ll gain the fundamental skills to create professional-looking documents, brochures, flyers, and captivating layouts. Through a blend of video lectures, practical exercises, and project-based learning, you’ll navigate the InDesign interface with confidence, master essential design tools, and conquer the basics of layout and typography. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to bring your design ideas to life with Adobe InDesign.
Learning Objectives
Material Includes
- Video lectures covering all essential InDesign functions.
- Downloadable exercise files to practice your skills.
- Project-based lessons with step-by-step instructions.
- Access to a course forum for Q&A and community support (Optional).
Requirements
- A computer with a reliable internet connection.
- Access to Adobe InDesign (Free trial available).
- Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn.
Target Audience
- Beginners with no prior InDesign experience.
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to create their own marketing materials.
- Creative professionals looking to expand their design skillset.
- Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of professional layout and design.
Curriculum
Module 1: The Basics of InDesign
Introduction & Interface00:00
Welcome & Course Overview:00:00
Course objectives and learning outcomes00:00
Software overview and system requirements00:00
The InDesign Interface:00:00
Workspace layout and customization00:00
Tools & panels overview (Tools Panel, Control Panel, Character Panel, etc.)00:00
Document windows and navigation00:00
Creating & Setting Up Documents:00:00
New document creation and presets00:00
Understanding document properties (page size, margins, bleed)00:00
Working with rulers, guides, and grids00:00
Working with Text & Paragraph Styles:00:00
Text frames, text formatting, and character styles00:00
Creating and applying paragraph styles00:00
Importing and manipulating text00:00
Working with Images & Graphics:00:00
Importing images (linking vs embedding)00:00
Image placement, scaling, and cropping00:00
Using the Content Placer tool for efficient image management00:00
Quiz 101
Module 2: Essential Design Tools & Techniques
Module 3: Project-Based Lessons
Bonus Lessons (Optional):
Your Instructors
haldoorgfx
Graphic Designer
I'm a professional graphic designer based in Somalia with over 10 years of experience, focusing on creating stunning designs to help businesses enhance their online presence.