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Adobe InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days - Manchester



Join the professionals in getting the best out of the world's leading desktop-publishing program. Our course 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.
With our help, you will take your existing InDesign know-how and enhance it as you learn how to create interactive PDFs, eBooks, and more. We will show you how to work more efficiently by saving re-usable data and storing PDF presets. This course is a great way to step up to expert level by increasing the quality, consistency, and speed of your output.
Price: | £450.00 ex VAT |
Version: | Adobe InDesign CC |
Level: | Advanced |
Duration: | 2 Days (10am-5pm) |
Location: | Central Manchester |
Computer: | Windows & Mac |
Next Dates: |
03 Feb - 04 Feb |
InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep
InDesign Advanced 2 Days Overview
This 2-day Advanced course will help to develop your skills as you explore the advanced features of Adobe InDesign CC. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes desktop publishing and design to a new level, and combines production power and creative freedom with tight integration with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat software.
You will already understand the basics of the program, and we will show you how to take that knowledge to the next level. We will cover advanced topics such as creating eBooks, generating indexes, and automating workflows.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Use advanced tools and palettes
- Create complex documents such as interactive PDFs and eBooks
- Re-use data via libraries and snippets
- Generate tables of contents and indexes
- Store PDF presets
This course is the perfect preparation if you plan to take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam.
Our goals are for you to understand the advanced features of InDesign and for you to become a confident power user.
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.

InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep


I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days 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 Workspaces- Organising Your Panels
- Advanced Zooming and Navigation
- Advanced View Options
- Typographical preferences
- Advanced Character formatting options
- Advanced Paragraph formatting options
- Review of setting up Style Sheets
- Advanced Style Sheet Tips
- Nested Styles
- Using ‘Based on’, ‘Next Style’ and Quick Apply
- Review of setting up Master Pages
- Parent & Child masters
- Overriding Master Page items
- Using ‘Shuffle’ options
- Best practice with master page
- Numbering and Section options
- Advanced Align options
- Using keyboard shortcuts for align and distribute
- Using the Gap tool
- Using Autofit for images
- Review of setting up Object Styles
- Setting up a Baseline Grid
- Creating custom frames and objects with the pen tool
- Review of Swatches – managing colours and gradients
- Creating Mixed Inks
- Using the Ink Manager
- Sharing Swatches between documents and with Photoshop and Illustrator
- Using Libraries and Snippets
- Creating Templates
- Creating and using Find/Change queries
- Creating a Table of Contents
- Using an InDesign ‘Book’ to collate documents
- Setting up Indexes
- Tables
- Setting up Tables
- Importing Excel & Word tables
- Creating Table and Cell styles
- Adding Hyperlinks, Buttons, Movies and Sounds
- Setting up Page Transitions
- Exporting an Interactive PDF
- Understanding what an e-book is
- Overview of preparing an existing file to become an e-book
- Overview of Export options
- Understanding InDesign preferences
- Changing document preferences
- Changing application preferences
- Using the Overprint Preview and the Separations Preview panel
- Defining the Transparency Flattener settings
- Using Preflight
- Understanding an RGB workflow
- Creating PDF presets

InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep


I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
What's Included
The following are provided for your best experience on this course:
- All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
- Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
- Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
- 6 months post course support to assist you where needed
- Official Adobe Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
- Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Greggs
- Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
- Pads and pens
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
Further details on benefits included with this Adobe InDesign CC course:
Included with our InDesign courses is the Brilliant InDesign book provided for free to use as a post course reference resource. This is a full 300+ page manual to supplement the content covered during the course.
Included with your course booking for all delegates on this course is 6 months free support so if you run into problems or need assistance relating to anything covered during your course we would be happy to assist you during this time.
After your Adobe class with XChange Training you will receive our official Adobe Authorised Training Certificate as a record of your successful completion of the Adobe Certified InDesign course.
Delegates attending scheduled or bespoke courses at our training centres will receive lunch and plentiful refreshments including tea, coffee and hot chocolate for each day of the course.

InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep


I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
Training Location
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2AP
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Piccadilly House is located in the heart of 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).
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.

InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep


I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
Scheduled Course Enquiry
If you are considering this InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days Course but would like further information simply send us your query quickly & easily with the form below. Whether you would like to check date availability, pricing, course suitability or just need further information about a course send us your query and we will get you a swift reply, usually within 2 business hours!
If you would prefer to check course details by phone please call us on 0345 363 1130.

InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep


I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
Bespoke Adobe InDesign Training
Our bespoke course options for Adobe InDesign training are shown below:
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Adobe InDesign CC - 2 Day Advanced Training Course
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InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep


I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
Testimonials
I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
I have never used Adobe InDesign before and the course and instructor explained everything, pausing and helping if anyone needed. Nothing was a problem to him!
Molly Henderson, HSS Hire, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
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
Excellent, answered all of my questions, now familiar with all of the shortcuts and tools I hoped to be familiar with. A great introduction that will save me a lot of time.
Robyn Wyatt, NHS Christie, InDesign - 2 Day Bespoke
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
Always a great course and a brilliant instructor. Thank you once again for all the training that I've done these past few months. An extremely valuable experience.
Margaret Nolan-Meddings, Miller Insurance Services LLP, InDesign - Print Production
Got everything out the course I wanted to. The trainer was great, really knew his stuff and helped to cover the areas we would be using in our
jobs. Fantastic!
Chad Doyle, Stockport Council, InDesign - 4 Day Masterclass
Clear, easy to follow training, well paced and interactive with positive tutition. Interesting and enjoyable, would recommend.
Emma Fullalove, Tom Parker Ltd, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
It was good fun, informative and I feel like I learnt a lot. It has also made me want to do more courses.
Stephanie Razis, Salamanca, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
For such a brief time frame an awful lot is covered. The walk-throughs via projection were excellent and instruction/explanation was excellent. He is clearly a very knowledgeable professional!
Angelo Christodoulou, Queen Mary University, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction

InDesign CC Advanced 2 Days
Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester
Next available Manchester course dates
- 03 Feb - 04 Feb
- 14 Apr - 15 Apr
- 16 Jun - 17 Jun
- 28 Jul - 29 Jul
- 22 Sep - 23 Sep


I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment.
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction