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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 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.
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
08 Jun - 09 Jun £450 + vat 15 Jul - 16 Jul £450 + vat 09 Sep - 10 Sep £450 + vat 05 Oct - 06 Oct £450 + vat 26 Oct - 27 Oct £450 + vat 23 Nov - 24 Nov £450 + vat 21 Dec - 22 Dec £450 + vat -
Client Reviews
"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
"Having no previous experience with InDesign, I felt that the course content was brilliant at introducing me to the program and building my confidence."
Abi Griffin, 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
"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
"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
"It was brilliant. I feel like I have learnt so much in 2 days. Our trainer was fantastic and I would love to come back and learn more."
Alex East, ISG, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
"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
"Really useful content presented in an understandable yet comprehensive manner. Covered a lot without being overwhelming. Fantastic and very helpful training and great tips on shortcuts too!"
Carley Willis, UKTI, 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
£450 + vat
Next Dates:
08 Jun - 09 Jun £450 + vat
15 Jul - 16 Jul £450 + vat
09 Sep - 10 Sep £450 + vat
05 Oct - 06 Oct £450 + vat
26 Oct - 27 Oct £450 + vat
23 Nov - 24 Nov £450 + vat
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe InDesign training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
I came with zero experience with InDesign. Doug was very thorough and gave me a great understanding of the programme. All elements of the programme was explained very clearly and easy enough for me to pick up or understand
12/05/2026
5/5 Stars
Donna was brilliant, super helpful, answered all my questions and even helped set up my work laptop to ensure colour profiles and presets where correct - thank you so much!
08/05/2026
5/5 Stars
Fantastic team. Great to be offered training documents. Donna training style was engaging and suited all levels. (desks /keyboards could be cleaner). Thanks to Adam for pre and post support.
16/04/2026
4/5 Stars
I was nervous I wouldn't know enough to take an advanced class, but everything was explained very well and I felt very comfortable with the explanations and pacing. A very good instructor!
16/04/2026
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed the lessons with Donna. Efficient and personal training, plenty of opportunities to ask questions and tutorial on how to do specific tasks. With regards to the exam, I think what might be useful is to have more practise exams to work through.
16/04/2026
4/5 Stars
LOVED DONNA, would have preferred maybe more content on just general formatting on documents and more info on putting word docs into adobe indesign and how that relationship works.
14/04/2026
5/5 Stars
Really useful course. The instructor managed the mix of online and in person candidates well and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I have already recommended you to another colleague in our Trust!
14/04/2026
5/5 Stars
Really well explained and a great breakdown of the different tools available in Indesign.
13/04/2026
5/5 Stars
Everything was explained so well. I was able to ask questions on bits i was stuck with and apply what doug was doing in real time which really helped.
13/04/2026
5/5 Stars
A very thorough and interesting training course - I came in with no knowledge of InDesign and I feel that I now have a good core understanding of how to navigate and use the system. Simon was very helpful and interactive and it was easy to follow along - also no stress if we were confused or needed extra help on a step :)
31/03/2026
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Digital Learning Materials 
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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