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Bespoke Canva - 2 Day Introduction

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction to Intermediate

Location:

UK Centres, Online, Onsite

Class, Online, Onsite

Duration:

2 Days (10am-5pm)

Price:

From £1,095 + VAT

Dates:

Dates to suit you

Learn how to use Canva, the intuitive design tool for creating professional graphics, social media content and marketing materials. This 2-day course takes you from the basics through to more advanced techniques, helping you build the skills to design confident, polished visuals with ease.

This course can be delivered using our standard outline or fully customised to match your level and requirements. Bespoke Canva training is available live online, onsite at your offices, or at one of our XChange centres in London, Manchester or Glasgow.

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Bespoke Canva - 2 Day Introduction

Course Details

This 2-day Canva course provides a comprehensive introduction to the platform, taking you from the fundamentals of creating designs through to more advanced techniques for producing professional-quality content. Canva is a versatile, user-friendly design tool used to create social media graphics, presentations, marketing materials and more.

On the first day, you will learn how to navigate the Canva interface, work with templates, edit images and apply text and layout principles to create clear, effective designs. Through practical exercises, you will gain confidence in producing a range of visual content for both digital and print use.

The second day builds on these skills, introducing more advanced features and workflows to help you work more efficiently and develop consistent, professional designs. This includes working with branding, creating reusable templates, designing for different platforms and exploring features such as video, animation and collaboration tools. In this bespoke 2-day course, content is tailored to your organisation and delivered online or onsite, ensuring participants leave with both strong foundational knowledge and the ability to create more refined, impactful design work.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

This course is ideal for marketers, social media managers, small business owners, content creators, educators and anyone looking to create professional-quality designs quickly and efficiently without advanced design skills.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a good understanding of your operating system. You should be able to launch applications, manage files and folders, and save or locate documents confidently.

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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.
Getting Started with Canva
- Introduction to Canva and its capabilities
- Understanding the cloud-based workflow
- Exploring the interface and key tools
- Setting up your Canva account and preferences
- Using Brand Kits for consistency
Creating Designs with Templates
- Using and customising pre-made templates
- Creating social media graphics
- Designing posters, flyers, and marketing materials
- Making presentations and business documents
Working with Text and Typography
- Adding and formatting text
- Choosing fonts and applying text effects
- Using font combinations for professional designs
- Creating and saving text styles
Managing Images and Graphics
- Importing and editing images
- Using Canva’s free media library
- Applying filters, adjustments, and enhancements
- Removing backgrounds and cropping images
Using Elements, Icons, and Shapes
- Adding and customising shapes and icons
- Using stickers, illustrations, and frames
- Applying brand colours and logos
- Aligning and arranging elements for balanced layouts
Creating Engaging Video Content
- Introduction to Canva’s video editing tools
- Applying motion effects and transitions
- Using audio, music, and voiceovers
Exporting and Sharing Designs
- Exporting designs for digital and print
- Downloading files in various formats (PNG, PDF, MP4)
- Sharing designs with teams and collaborators
- Best practices for file resolution and size
Practical Project & Q&A
- Creating a custom design from scratch
- Tips for optimising workflow efficiency
- Final review and feedback
- Q&A session with expert guidance
Using Brand Kits
- Setting up and managing a Brand Kit
- Choosing and applying brand colours
- Defining consistent type styles
- Uploading fonts and brand graphics
- Creating reusable branded templates
Using Magic Write Assistant
- Creating content with Magic Write
- Understanding Magic Write vs. Grammarly
- Setting up a brand voice for consistent messaging
- Recognising limitations and best-practice guidance
Creating a Whiteboard
- Setting up and navigating the Whiteboard workspace
- When to use Whiteboards for planning and collaboration
- Building mindmaps and visual frameworks
- Using drawing tools for sketches and notes
Using the Photo Editor
- Cropping, flipping and adjusting images
- Using the Background Remover for clean cut-outs
- Adjusting white balance, light and colour
- Applying texture, clarity, filters and effects
Creating a Website
- Publishing content using Canva Websites
- Understanding when web options are most effective
- Choosing and defining a URL
- Working within Canva Website limitations
Using Canva AI
- Exploring Canva’s AI-powered creative tools
- Generating layouts and design ideas
- Creating AI-generated images and illustrations
- Drafting documents and video content with AI
- Generating code-based objects and interactive elements
Exploring Apps
- Finding and adding Canva Apps
- Using file and graphic-enhancement apps
- Incorporating voice, audio and sound tools
- Using AI and productivity apps to enhance workflow
Advanced Animation
- Exploring advanced animation controls
- Animating objects along custom motion paths
- Smoothing movement for polished animation
- Adding advanced visual effects and transitions
Canva for Print
- Understanding print formats and requirements
- Resizing and adapting designs for print output
- Choosing and preparing files for print suppliers
- Producing professionally prepared local print files
Using Scrollable Designs
- Understanding scroll-based presentation formats
- Designing for web scrolling and long-form layouts
- Controlling scroll motion and interactive behaviour
- Exploring extended scrolling features and options
Power Tips and Tricks
- Using essential keyboard shortcuts
- Working effectively with image frames
- Adding sound, audio and voice content
- Using rulers, guides and Version History
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 Courses

Central 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 Centre

Central 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 Centre

Central 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 Centre

Onsite

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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Onsite Training
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Client Reviews

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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.