Adobe Express Introduction & Marketing Masterclass with ACP Exam 3 Days - Online
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction
Duration:
3
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£695 + vat
Discover how to use Adobe Express to design impactful marketing content and become Adobe Certified in 3 days! This course introduces you to the platforms powerful yet user-friendly tools for creating graphics, social media assets and branded materials, while also exploring strategies for applying them effectively in real-world campaigns.
After exploring the essentials of the Adobe Express workspace we’ll show you how to combine text, images and design elements to produce high-quality content quickly. You’ll learn how easy it is to create social media posts, flyers and presentations, as well as export and share your work effortlessly including producing professional PDFs and digital assets.
Discover how to use Adobe Express to design impactful marketing content and become Adobe Certified in 3 days! This course introduces you to the platforms powerful yet user-friendly tools for creating graphics, social media assets and branded materials, while also exploring strategies for applying them effectively in real-world campaigns.
After exploring the essentials of the Adobe Express workspace we’ll show you how to combine text, images and design elements to produce high-quality content quickly. You’ll learn how easy it is to create social media posts, flyers and presentations, as well as export and share your work effortlessly including producing professional PDFs and digital assets.
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Express Masterclass with ACP 3 Day
Course Details
This 3-day Adobe Express Introduction and Marketing Content course goes beyond the basics, combining creative skills with practical marketing applications. You'll explore the platform’s intuitive tools, AI-powered features and integration with other Adobe apps like Photoshop and Illustrator, while also learning how to plan, design and deliver effective marketing content for different audiences. Whether you're creating campaigns for social media, branded materials or professional presentations, this course will help you design with confidence and strategy.
Adobe Express is ideal for marketers, content creators, small business owners and anyone who wants to produce high-impact visuals without advanced design skills. Over two days, we’ll guide you through the workspace, templates, text and image tools, and brand customisation—then build on these foundations with hands-on projects focused on consistency, storytelling and audience engagement.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Adobe Express interface and essential tools
- Design marketing content across social media, print, and presentations
- Customise templates, fonts, and brand assets for consistency
- Enhance visuals with editing, effects, and AI-powered tools
- Plan and create content that supports campaigns and audience goals
- Export and share professional-quality designs and digital assets
The course will equip you with both the creative and strategic skills to produce visually compelling, brand-aligned content that engages your audience and supports your marketing objectives.
The final day of the course is dedicated to the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Express exam, including trying a mock exam, reviewing answers, and then taking the real exam. The ACP exam represents an official qualification, and you will be provided with an instant pass or fail result. We are confident that you will join everyone we have already helped to pass the exam and collect an official certificate of Adobe Certified Professional status.
Our goals are for you to understand the advanced features of Express, to become a confident power user, and to leave with an ACP qualification under your belt.
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 solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. -
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 Adobe Express- Introduction to Adobe Express and its role in content marketing
- Understanding the cloud-based workflow and integrations with Adobe apps
- Exploring the interface, key features, and workspace navigation
- Setting up your Adobe Express account and organising projects
- Customising preferences, brand kits, and design libraries
- Using and customising pre-made templates for different campaigns
- Designing graphics for social media platforms with best practices
- Creating posters, flyers, newsletters, and marketing collateral
- Applying brand kits to maintain consistency across channels
- Adapting templates for multiple formats (print, digital, mobile)
- Adding, formatting, and animating text for emphasis
- Exploring typography principles for marketing content
- Using font pairing and hierarchy for professional design
- Creating reusable text styles for brand messaging
- Storytelling with headlines, calls-to-action, and captions
- Importing, editing, and optimising images for campaigns
- Exploring Adobe Stock, free media, and uploading brand assets
- Applying filters, enhancements, and overlays to create impact
- Removing and replacing backgrounds with one-click tools
- Building visual consistency with icons, graphics, and illustrations
- Incorporating shapes, icons, and illustrations to enhance layouts
- Customising colours, gradients, and design elements
- Applying logos and maintaining brand identity
- Using alignment and grid tools for professional layouts
- Creating branded templates for team or client use
Creating Engaging Video and Multimedia Content- Introduction to video tools in Adobe Express
- Adding and editing video clips for social media campaigns
- Applying motion effects, transitions, and branded animations
- Adding audio, music, and voiceovers to enhance storytelling
- Producing short-form video ads and promotional content
- Exporting projects in the right formats for print and digital
- Publishing directly to social media channels
- Collaboration and sharing options for teams and clients
- Organising projects into campaigns and content libraries
- Best practices for optimising files across platforms
- Designing a multi-piece campaign (social, flyer, presentation)
- Applying brand storytelling and audience targeting principles
- Building a mini content strategy with Adobe Express
- Final project showcase, peer feedback, and expert review
- Q&A session and tips for ongoing success
- Take Practice exam
- Work through exam preparation sheet
- Any other questions?
- Express ACP Exam
- Instant Pass or Fail Result
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Location Details
This course is provided as a remote online course with live training provided by our Certified Trainer.
Accessing the live online course anywhere is easy and all you will need is:
- Computer with the trial or full version of the software
- Separate screen or device for the shared video display
- Sound output via computer or headset
- Ideally a camera and microphone on the computer for remote contact
Our goal is for you to be able to create simple but professional documents that are ready to use for the web and for print.
It is important to note this is not a classroom based training.
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Express Masterclass with ACP 3 Day - Upcoming Online Course Dates
01 Dec - 03 Dec £695 + vat 04 Mar - 06 Mar £695 + vat 05 May - 07 May £695 + vat 27 May - 29 May £695 + vat -
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