Adobe InDesign CC - Introduction

Adobe InDesign CC - Introduction (IND101)

Course Length: 1 day
Delivery Methods: Multiple delivery options
Course Overview

Discover how to create stunning layouts for print and digital publications using Adobe InDesign CC. This course introduces you to the core tools and features of InDesign, empowering you to craft professional-looking documents that stand out. You'll learn how to navigate the interface, work with text and graphics, and customize your designs with color and styles.

By the end of this course, you'll know how to set up new documents, format text, add visuals, and prepare your work for both printing and online viewing. Whether you're a designer, marketer, or simply want to enhance your communication skills, this course provides a solid foundation in InDesign.

Course Benefits
  • Design and deliver professional-quality documents for print and digital use with Adobe InDesign CC.
  • Navigate the InDesign interface with proficiency.
  • Create new InDesign documents tailored to your project needs.
  • Customize documents effectively using color, swatches, gradients, and styles.
  • Manage page elements skillfully, including arrangement, alignment, and layering.
  • Incorporate tables into your layouts for structured data presentation.
  • Prepare documents for deployment across various formats (print, web).
Available Delivery Methods
Public Class
Public expert-led online training from the convenience of your home, office or anywhere with an internet connection. Guaranteed to run .
Private Class
Private classes are delivered for groups at your offices or a location of your choice.
Course Outline
  1. Getting Started with InDesign
    1. Identify Components of the InDesign Interface
    2. Customize the InDesign Interface
    3. Apply the Navigation Controls and Set Preferences
  2. Designing a Document
    1. Establish Project Requirements
    2. Apply Design Principles
    3. Create a New Document
    4. Add Text to a Document
    5. Add Graphics to a Document
  3. Customizing a Document
    1. Format Characters and Paragraphs
    2. Apply Colors, Swatches, and Gradients
    3. Create and Apply Styles
  4. Working with Page Elements
    1. Arrange and Align Objects
    2. Apply Layers
    3. Transform and Manipulate Objects
    4. Thread Text Frames
    5. Edit Text
  5. Building Tables
    1. Create and Modify a New Table
    2. Format a Table
  6. Preparing a Document for Delivery
    1. Resolve Errors in a Document
    2. Export Files for Printing and for the Web
Class Materials

Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following is required for this InDesign class:

To ensure your success in this course, you should be familiar with the functions of your computer\'s operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, copying and pasting objects, formatting text, retrieving files, and saving files.

Follow-on Courses
Live Public Class
$387.10 / student
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Live Private Class
  • Private Class for your Team
  • Live training
  • Online or On-location
  • Customizable
  • Expert Instructors
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