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Bespoke InDesign CC - 2 Day Advanced
Key Course Details:
Level:
Advanced to Pro User
Duration:
2 Days (10am-5pm)
Price:
From £949 + VAT
Dates:
Dates to suit you
Join the professionals in getting the best out of InDesign with our bespoke advanced course which will show you how to unlock the power of InDesign's advanced tools, and help you to become more proficient and confident in laying out documents.
This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Adobe InDesign CC training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
Join the professionals in getting the best out of InDesign with our bespoke advanced course which will show you how to unlock the power of InDesign's advanced tools, and help you to become more proficient and confident in laying out documents.
This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Adobe InDesign CC training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
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Bespoke InDesign CC - 2 Day Advanced
Course Details
Adobe InDesign CC is the page layout application of choice for many users. It contains a host of advanced text, colour, print and layout features not found in any other application that can be applied to text and objects. It also boasts an interface similar to Adobe’s other leading design applications and so is intuitive for users of these applications.
Further, Adobe InDesign CC integrates seamlessly with the other Adobe applications and can include native Photoshop and Illustrator files, and in CC you can now centralise your whole workflow through Adobe Bridge. PDF output, XML, and export to GoLive output are also supported, making InDesign the perfect tool for repurposing content.
In this 2 day course we provide current users the ability to hone their skills and move their knowledge of Adobe InDesign CC to an advanced level. Using the skills learned at introduction or intermediate level delegates will create complex documents and work with a variety of palettes and tools to further understand the capabilities of this high-end design application.
(This course is also available as a 2 day session which provides time to cover all the elements in details and allows time for experimenting and creating completed designs.)
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for those who wish to enhance their existing knowledge of InDesign and who work as graphic designers, creative professionals, print professionals, publishers, pre-press professionals, or marketing communications professionals.
You will need basic experience in using InDesign. Ideally, you will have taken our Adobe InDesign CC Introduction 2 Day course.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Managing Your Workspace- Organising Your Palettes
- Advanced Zooming and Navigation
- Advanced View Options
- Dragging Items Between Documents
- Third-Party plug-ins
- Master Page Tips and Tricks
- Using Facing Pages
- Using Libraries
- File Formats
- Advanced Style Sheet Tips
- Managing Long Documents
- Indexing
- Table of Contents
- Text Gradients
- Hyphenation and Justification
- Tracking and Kerning
- Mastering the Pen Tool
- Pen Tool Shortcuts
- Compound Paths
- Inline Graphics
- Creating Type Outlines
- Text Wrap Options
- Using Transparency
Importing and Exporting- Adding Excel or Word Tables
- Import Text Options
- Import Graphic Options
- PDF Styles
- Export Options
- Adding Indexes
- Using Table of Contents
- Numbering & Section Options
- What is XML?
- Adding Structure with XML
- Exporting to XML
- Mapping Styles to Tags
- Using the Eyedropper to Create New Swatches
- Spot or Process?
- Using Printer Styles
- Colour Separations
- Understanding the Print Menu
- The Transparency Flattener
- Preflight and Package
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Training Location Options
Online ↓ London ↓ Manchester ↓ Glasgow ↓ Onsite ↓This course is offered for your convenience at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow, Remote Online, or Onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.
Remote Online
Delivered Online to your location
Live online training offers an extremely flexible and convenient way of covering the same content as our bespoke classroom based courses. You will receive professional, certified design training from one of our experienced instructors direct to your screen, offering the perfect solution for those wishing to learn without having to travel.
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Remote Online Training CoursesCentral London
5 St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4BH
St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
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London Training CentreCentral Manchester
Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, M1 2AP
Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
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Manchester Training CentreCentral Glasgow
Centrum Business Centre, 38 Queen Street, G1 3DX
The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.
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Glasgow Training CentreOnsite
Onsite at your Offices/Premises
If you have the required set up and would prefer to have the training at your location we will be able to deliver the same session onsite at your premises as in our training centres. This will provide you with the same tailored training but without the need to travel and less disruption to you or your teams work schedule.
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Client Reviews
''The trainer was great. I have had many of my questions about Adobe InDesign answered. Thank you for the opportunity to improve my knowledge and make it also an adventage in my professional work for my company.''
Marta Jadowska, UBT, InDesign 1 Day Intermediate with ePub
''To say that this course has revolutionised my design life is an understatement; It will benefit my work certainly but also several projects currently ongoing in my personal life as I am an aspiring writer and food blogger. Fantastic course delivered by an amazing trainer!''
Lyndsay Stewart, Next, InDesign - Two Day Introduction
''Well-paced and was taught the most important processes that will make a real difference to everyday use of InDesign.''
Carly Rolfe, Manchester University, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
''Top quality facilities, instructor and training (as always.). I cannot praise everyone highly enough. ''
Steve Linehan, The Stationery Office (TSO), InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
''Very in-depth and thorough training for people completely new to the program. Covers everything you'd need to know at a very reasonable pace.''
Andy Porter, Breaking Free Online, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
''It was an informative two days I now feel confident enough to design and create my own brochures and have picked up some handy short cuts.''
Lauren Partakis, Fairhome Group, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
''I found the course very enjoyable. After using InDesign for a year just teaching myself how to do things, it is good to now know how to do them properly! Thank you very much.''
Justine Rich, Capita, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
''Thoroughly enjoyed the two day training course. We had a fantastic trainer and the course content was very clear and helpful. Thank you very much.''
Ella Luscombe, Kier Construction Southern, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
''An outstanding training course led by a very knowledgeable and insightful tutor. Thoroughly enjoyed my time and will take forward all new knowledge to my workplace and personal life too. Really enjoyed this, thanks very much!''
Emma McLean, University of Strathclyde, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
''Excellent explanation, professional and friendly approach. Very clear in explanations. Overall an excellent trainer.''
Andrew Shelmerdine, Vinci Academy, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions:
What dates are available for this course?
As a bespoke course the date arrangement is based around your requirements and availability in our schedule. With your guide of when you are looking for the training we will advise suitable date options ahead of finalising the planned date(s).
Can the content be tailored to my requirements?
Yes we are flexible about tailoring content and can adapt to be fully based on your requirements, a mixture of content from different levels of our base courses or a base outline with some additional focus areas.
Can this course be delivered live online?
Yes we can provide the same bespoke course as a live online session connecting to you or your group with either Zoom or Microsoft Teams if preferred.
What is the cost to deliver the course onsite?
We are equally able to deliver our bespoke training onsite at your premises and the cost to deliver this is the same structure as classroom with the addition of basic expenses depending on your location. Onsite courses in and around London, Manchester and Glasgow are usually without additional costs.
Can the course include my work samples?
It is often possible to review and include consideration towards sample files however the main course content is usually structured around prepared examples which are best suited to the planned content and structure of teaching the required skills in the best format.
Bespoke Training Prices:
1 Delegate: £949
2 Delegates: £1,049
3 Delegates: £1,149
4 Delegates: £1,249
5 Delegates: £1,299
6 Delegates: £1,349
7 Delegates: £1,399
8 Delegates: £1,449
Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe InDesign training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
It worked really well as I can demonstrate to my manger exactly what I have learnt. I wasn't familiar with what to do with the zip files before the session and the need to download them, which slowed me down in the first session. But there was a recap on day 2 so I am so glad that the course was for 2 days.
15/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Very easy to follow, especially remotely. Happily complete a future course again through your company.
15/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Alan was great at taking us through the beginners InDesign course and showing us the steps to create a brochure from scratch.
06/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Made InDesign so much less intimidating. Alan has a wealth of knowledge and presents it in such an easy to digest course. Learnt so much in such a short span. He was always happy for questions and patient with helping us.
06/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Very thorough training. Easy to understand and follow. Useful how it links to industry practice too. Lovely staff as well.
24/06/2021
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed the course. I am deferring my exam as on the practice tests, I didn't pass.
24/06/2021
5/5 Stars
Phil was brilliant. So knowledgable and enthusiastic.
17/06/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was an excellent introduction to InDesign, it's given me a very broad knowledge of the software and I've learned a lot of skills and tips which will be beneficial to my current role. Really enjoyed the set up of the course and Simon was a brilliant instructor with a lot of knowledge and patience!
15/06/2021
5/5 Stars
Great experience. I hope I can do more Xchange training course in the future. Simon was very good at explaining and guiding us during our lessons and very kind to offer us help for future project. :)
15/06/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was great, i feel a lot more confident on InDesign now then when I arrived. Donna was a great teacher and had a lot of knowledge but explained it in a simple and understandable way.
27/05/2021
5/5 Stars
I was a little apprehensive before I started as I am a complete beginner, but didn't need to worry as Phil was an amazing tutor. Very knowledgeable and clear instruction. I really enjoyed the course. Thank you.
13/05/2021
5/5 Stars
Great course by a knowledgable presenter. Very interesting and interactive and covered lots of topics
29/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Good content covered and Donna was really helpful answering any questions.
29/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Craig is an excellent tutor. He's very knowledgeable, answers questions in detail and covered the topics we asked for. Thank you.
20/04/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was well paced and Phil was a great instructor.
15/04/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was really insightful and Alan was fantastic to work with and learn from. A pleasure.
15/04/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was amazing and Phil was such a brilliant tutor. As someone who has never used Adobe software before the course was simple to follow along but also in depth enough that I feel like I have a greater knowledge than when I started.
13/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Came with no knowledge and now feel able to use in-design in everyday applications
13/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Experience was great and Phil was an excellent instructor. He made sure to build things up gradually, recap them regularly, and was happy to take any questions.
13/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Phil was brilliant - really approachable, explained things clearly and brought everyone along and made time for questions along the way, a really great trainer, thanks
23/03/2021
5/5 Stars
My trainer, Phil, was very good. He went at an excellent pace - fast enough to get through a lot of content and slow enough to be able to absorb all the new information without too much overload. I'd also like to mention that it's not easy to deliver training over zoom, but he was very good. He was patient with everyone, managed to get a 'feel' for the group and consistently asked us if we had any questions.
23/03/2021
5/5 Stars
very well structured and easy to grasp explanations. a very clear and patient instructor.
25/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Organisation and information by XChange excellent. Paul as a trainer was excellent. Can not recommend enough. Schedule for the 2 days was very well planned. Explanations and demonstrations easy to understand. Very enjoyable and informative experience. We have all learnt so much.
25/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Really enjoyed the training program, I learnt exactly what I wanted to find out more about. Doug was brilliant at talking through and explaining. He answered and helped with any questions I had.
25/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Doug delivered comprehensive training with control and calmness which was enjoyable!
24/02/2021
5/5 Stars
I found the session with Doug extremely useful. I had no prior experience using In Design however now I feel confident that I could produce a document using the software without much of a struggle. In addition, I feared I would struggle to keep up as I have dyslexia however Doug was extremely professional and everything he explained was easy to comprehend. An overall brilliant day. I would not hesitate to take a similar course with XChange training in the future.
24/02/2021
5/5 Stars
I found the instructor to be both knowledgeable and patient, he answered all of my questions clearly and thoroughly.
04/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Phil was a brilliant trainer - knew the software and course content inside out. It was the perfect pace and I got a lot from the course I definitely wouldn't have worked out myself!
02/02/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was really insightful, and I really enjoyed it, some of the knowledge I have gained from the 2 days would have taken me a year to work out for myself!!
07/01/2021
4/5 Stars
Very informative.
25/11/2020
4/5 Stars
Course overall gave a good overview of Indesign with some great tips and advice.
25/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent course and excellent teacher
05/11/2020
4/5 Stars
- More exercises - Faster pace of the course - Receive the materials in advance to make sure all materials are in place and everyone can be prepared
05/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Alan was very helpful and patient. Very thorough course !
05/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Alan was great
05/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent, very enjoyable course. The email support the instructor has offered after the course was not expected and is a brilliant added extra. Superb all round :-)
22/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Easily understood course, very helpful trainer. Enjoyed the course and would like to progress further
22/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Was a very useful and well explained course. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn the software and I will be returning to the other courses.
22/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Instructor was professional but friendly and helpful. He took his time to take us through InDesign and answer our questions. Really highly rate this instructor.
08/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Doug was extremely knowledgeable, approachable and adapted well to the level of each individual learner. I had the fortune (his misfortune) of a one 2 one day and found it exceptional. I hope to attend further courses in the future if all your tutors are of his calibre.
15/09/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil was fantastic, providing lots of helpful tips and moving at the perfect pace. It would be nice to have a handout to take away afterwards with the various shortcuts etc.
14/09/2020
5/5 Stars
Very useful and informative. Very knowledgable instructor. Thank you
14/09/2020
5/5 Stars
The course was just what I needed at just the right time. Excellent course. Courses on this subject seem to be very rare, so great to find such a good one. Personally, I would prefer a face-to-face course; but appreciate that is out of the question at present.
19/08/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil was a brilliant trainer, happy for us to ask questions at any time and go at the pace we needed.
18/08/2020
5/5 Stars
Course was great, slightly slow in parts but perhaps due to Teacher being unable to show quick fixes to some of the othr students as doing this via zoom, trickier than in a class room, but what we did cover was great! Thank you Donna!
28/07/2020
Whats Included:
Tailored course content 
Online, Onsite or Classroom 
Choice of dates to suit you 
Certified hands-on training 
Multiple delegate discount 
Authorised Course Certificate 
6 months post course support