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Adobe InDesign CC Introduction 2 Days - Cardiff
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£450 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of InDesign as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading desktop-publishing program. We will show you how to create and export attractive, simple documents. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in digital publishing.
After we give you a complete tour of the InDesign environment, we will show you how to combine text and graphics to produce output that is ready to use straight away. We will help you add consistency through the use of paragraph and character styles. You will grasp how quick and easy it is to create documents for the web and for print, including how to produce professional PDF files.
Learn the fundamentals of InDesign as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading desktop-publishing program. We will show you how to create and export attractive, simple documents. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in digital publishing.
After we give you a complete tour of the InDesign environment, we will show you how to combine text and graphics to produce output that is ready to use straight away. We will help you add consistency through the use of paragraph and character styles. You will grasp how quick and easy it is to create documents for the web and for print, including how to produce professional PDF files.
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InDesign Introduction 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in 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 learn to create attractive, simple documents and prepare them for the web and for print. We will guide you in learning the work area, working with text and graphics, creating simple vector-based graphics, and the basics of design. You will also learn how to apply consistency to your text through the use of paragraph and character styles.
Creative professionals appreciate the freedom and productivity gains made possible through the use of Adobe InDesign. We will show you how to improve your workflow by harnessing InDesign's integration with other popular Adobe programs.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the InDesign environment
- Design documents and save them as Acrobat PDF files
- Add effects to objects
- Apply paragraph and character styles
- Use colours, swatches, and gradients
- Manage transparency and use tables
- Prepare for hand-off to a service provider
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.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for graphic designers, creative professionals, print professionals, publishers, pre-press professionals, and marketing communications professionals.
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.
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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 the InDesign Environment- Preferences
- Customise your workspace
- Manage document presets
- Workspace and window arrangement
- Create a new document
- Alter a document’s layout
- Develop Master Pages
- Develop Layers
- Add text
- Edit text
- Thread text
- Change text threads
- Placing a text document
- Placing a Word document
- Format paragraphs with styles
- Manage styles
- Based-on styles
- Exchanging styles
- Quick Apply
- Text wrap
- Rules
- Arranging, aligning and distributing
- Transforming Objects
- Duplicating
- Rotating
- Object Styles
- InDesign snippets
- Links panel
- Inner shadow
- Bevel and Emboss
- Gradient Feather
- Inner Glow and Outer Glow
- Using InDesign libraries
Objects- Creating different shapes
- Arranging, Aligning and Distributing
- Transforming Objects
- Duplicating
- Layers
- Object Styles
- Applying Effects
- Shape and corner options
- Setting up Paragraph Styles
- Setting up Character Styles
- Changing Paragraph & Character styles
- Setting up Parent pages
- Applying a Parent page
- Using Parent pages with facing pages
- Adding page numbers
- Overriding Parent page items
- Using Preflight for basic checks
- Print a Document
- Packaging Files
- Exporting to PDF
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Location Details
This course is provided at the Cardiff training centre located at:
Brunel House
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff
CF24 0UY
The Cardiff training centre is located in Brunel House which is only 3 minutes on foot from Cardiff Queen Street train station. Trains to/from Cardiff Central station run every 10 minutes. Directly opposite the building is a convenient NCP car park.
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
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InDesign Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming Cardiff Course Dates
21 Jul - 22 Jul £450 + vat 15 Sep - 16 Sep £450 + vat 13 Oct - 14 Oct £450 + vat 10 Nov - 11 Nov £450 + vat -
Client Reviews
"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
"The training content was set at just the right pace. Full of content that we were all able to 'get to grips with' and the trainer was very helpful."
Helen Seddon, ENEHL, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
"The trainer was excellent - she explained everything in depth and gave me enough time to keep up. The content was very useful and I know feel a lot more confident to use InDesign. "
Sian Hughes, UKTI, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
"Great trainer who gave a fantastic insight in a short period of time. I'm looking forward to doing the advanced session!"
Nader Morsy, New College Manchester, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
"Impressive course! Many thanks also for the InDesign Shortcuts & Preference Guide which will be very useful and are greatly appreciated"
Tom Gilling, Vividesigns, InDesign - 4 Day Masterclass
"Excellent. Course was tailored to our requirements, so didn't feel that any time was wasted."
Susanna Booth, Competition Comm., InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
"The course was great - a lot of content and adapted well for both attendees needs - brilliant trainer who obviously has a lot of experience which really helped. Thank you."
Amanda Hayes, Weil Gotshal & Manges, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
"Training is/was comprehensive and a good overview for the beginner. Good outline of course and structured day's learning."
Courtney Jones, SPS, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
"A really informative course with lots of useful hints and tips to use InDesign."
Anisha Patel, AAPG, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced
"The instructor was absolutely brilliant, he was enthusiastic and no question was ever too much to answer. The environment was lovely and learning was enjoyable."
Laura Kay, Lakelovers, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
£450 + vat
Next Dates:
21 Jul - 22 Jul
15 Sep - 16 Sep
13 Oct - 14 Oct
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe InDesign training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Very helpful and informative. Thank you.
04/07/2025
5/5 Stars
We need more training!!
04/07/2025
5/5 Stars
The trainer provided the course at a good pace (I'm a complete beginner with no previous InDesign experience or other Adobe applications), space for questions, covered a range of topics to enable me to carry out tasks in my new job e.g. donor proposals, reports etc. Plus interesting information about design principles, printing, colour, typography etc.
03/06/2025
5/5 Stars
Really informative course, Simon is really knowledgeable and creates a relaxed learning atmosphere. I'd love to come back for more courses!
03/06/2025
5/5 Stars
An excellent instructor with an obvious thorough understanding of the product. The pace got faster in the last hour of the day trying to ensure everything was covered.
03/06/2025
5/5 Stars
Donna was lovely and personable, great at explaining things and took the time to explain things differently and re-demo where needed. Excellent content and looking forward to putting what I have learnt into practice on bid documents!
03/06/2025
5/5 Stars
The course gave me exactly what I needed to start using InDesign in my role. I now feel confident I can set-up a fully branded template and then easily use it to create professional documents. That felt very daunting before completing the course! I found the sessions interactive and delivered at the right pace, with the exercises helping me embed what was being taught. Donna's knowledge was clear, always willing and able to accommodate additional questions into the sessions.
03/06/2025
5/5 Stars
Very simple to understand, and vastly improved my confidence.
13/05/2025
5/5 Stars
I enjoyed the course and helped me gain further knowledge, but also refreshed on the basic's as well. Plus with what I've learned I can take to use within my job and help me with my workflow etc :)
13/05/2025
5/5 Stars
Very practical
13/05/2025
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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