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Adobe InDesign CC Print Production 1 Day - London
Key Course Details:
Level:
Intermediate
Duration:
1
Day - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£275 + vat
Put the focus on improving print output as you join us to learn about transparencies, PDF standards, preflighting, and more. Learn the skills you need to give your print designs the professional treatment.
We will show you the systems and standards used in InDesign so that your print-ready output can look its best. We will cover best practices in colour mapping, previewing and packaging for hand-off. Our tips will help you make your documents shine and you will come away understanding the techniques that make the all difference in producing professional documents for print.
Put the focus on improving print output as you join us to learn about transparencies, PDF standards, preflighting, and more. Learn the skills you need to give your print designs the professional treatment.
We will show you the systems and standards used in InDesign so that your print-ready output can look its best. We will cover best practices in colour mapping, previewing and packaging for hand-off. Our tips will help you make your documents shine and you will come away understanding the techniques that make the all difference in producing professional documents for print.
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InDesign Print Production 1 Day
Course Details
This 1-day specialist introduction course will enhance your existing knowledge of Adobe InDesign CC by focusing on print production. Together, we will discuss some of the less well-known features of the program, and you will gain an understanding of the concepts behind the production of consistent, professional output for print.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Handle transparencies, layering, and flattening
- Understand why, when, and how to use the Preflight panel
- Package files for hand-off to a print provider
- Configure presets and export PDF files
Specialist courses require specialist trainers: your instructor for the day will be an Adobe Acrobat and InDesign Certified Instructor and a current member of the Ghent PDF Workgroup.
Our goal is to help you understand and implement the techniques necessary to improve the quality and consistency of your print output.
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.
Configuring your environment- Configuring rich black parameters
- Overprint preview options
- Testing overprinting object control
- Generating a new workspace
- Reverting to default
- Configuring palettes
- Tearing and docking palettes
- Using the Printing and Proofing options
- Fixing missing fonts globally
- Examing OpenType and CFF formats
- Updating paragraph styles
- Checking link resolutions
- Embedding options
- Link colour space and resolution issues
- Preview and fix transparency issues
- Preview and fix separation issues
- Preview and fix ink densities
- Use object layering and stacking
- Identify transparency
- Exploring the flattening process
- Discuss between live and flattened objects
- (cross reference PDF/X-4 and 5)
- Build swatches in Pantone and CMYK
- Understanding the alternate colour space
- Remapping colours
- Removing unused colours
Generating a PDF through Export- Adobe PDF Library core technology
- Exploring the presets and modifying
- Differences between Distiller and Export
- Brief explanation of the PDF Specification
- Create and use intent driven print presets
- Saving and loading shared presets
- Understand print drivers, PPDs, colour-space, postscript levels, registration, trim and bleed and colour conversion options. The benefits of simulation on output, OPI and flattening
- Examine preflight checks
- Output of fonts include CJK
- Differences between in-document content and PDF Export considerations
- Other preflight alternatives
- Packaging for print provider output
- Reading the preflight report
- What items are checked by InDesign
- Font licensing and embedding
- Pros and Cons of Packagiing
- PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3 standards
- New PDF/X-4, 4p and 4g
- Benefits of ISO standards and the future
- Adobe PDF Print Engine
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training London training centre based at:
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BHSt 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.
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm 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.
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InDesign Print Production 1 Day - Upcoming London Course Dates
30 Jul - 30 Jul £275 + vat 17 Sep - 17 Sep £275 + vat 29 Oct - 29 Oct £275 + vat 10 Dec - 10 Dec £275 + vat -
Client Reviews
"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
"I found the course very enjoyable. After using InDesign for a year just teaching myself how to do things, it is good to now know how to do them properly! Thank you very much."
Justine Rich, Capita, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
"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
"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
"We had an excellent instructor for the InDesign course - as someone who had no prior knowledge, he explained everything thoroughly and enthusiastically. I will definitely be back if my training requirements change!"
Francesca D’Alessio, Rider Levett Bucknall, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
"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 training was excellent, well paced and all of our questions were answered. There was time at the end to put into practice what had been learnt and ask further questions or queries. Prepared handouts were are clear and useful for future reference."
Kerry Willis, Paignton Zoo, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
"To say that this course has revolutionised my design life is an understatement; It will benefit my work certainly but also several projects currently ongoing in my personal life as I am an aspiring writer and food blogger. Fantastic course delivered by an amazing trainer!"
Lyndsay Stewart, Next, InDesign - Two Day Introduction
"The trainer had an extremely high level of knowledge about InDesign. He was very thorough in all his explanations and clear when providing any instructions. I feel very confident in the information I have been given and now feel able to go away and use InDesign. Excellent trainer."
Maria Juszczyszyn, Aldi, InDesign Introduction - Two Days
"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
£275 + vat
Next Dates:
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Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe InDesign training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Phil was brilliant. So knowledgable and enthusiastic.
17/06/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was an excellent introduction to InDesign, it's given me a very broad knowledge of the software and I've learned a lot of skills and tips which will be beneficial to my current role. Really enjoyed the set up of the course and Simon was a brilliant instructor with a lot of knowledge and patience!
15/06/2021
5/5 Stars
Great experience. I hope I can do more Xchange training course in the future. Simon was very good at explaining and guiding us during our lessons and very kind to offer us help for future project. :)
15/06/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was great, i feel a lot more confident on InDesign now then when I arrived. Donna was a great teacher and had a lot of knowledge but explained it in a simple and understandable way.
27/05/2021
5/5 Stars
I was a little apprehensive before I started as I am a complete beginner, but didn't need to worry as Phil was an amazing tutor. Very knowledgeable and clear instruction. I really enjoyed the course. Thank you.
13/05/2021
5/5 Stars
Great course by a knowledgable presenter. Very interesting and interactive and covered lots of topics
29/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Good content covered and Donna was really helpful answering any questions.
29/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Craig is an excellent tutor. He's very knowledgeable, answers questions in detail and covered the topics we asked for. Thank you.
20/04/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was well paced and Phil was a great instructor.
15/04/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was really insightful and Alan was fantastic to work with and learn from. A pleasure.
15/04/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was amazing and Phil was such a brilliant tutor. As someone who has never used Adobe software before the course was simple to follow along but also in depth enough that I feel like I have a greater knowledge than when I started.
13/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Came with no knowledge and now feel able to use in-design in everyday applications
13/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Experience was great and Phil was an excellent instructor. He made sure to build things up gradually, recap them regularly, and was happy to take any questions.
13/04/2021
5/5 Stars
Phil was brilliant - really approachable, explained things clearly and brought everyone along and made time for questions along the way, a really great trainer, thanks
23/03/2021
5/5 Stars
My trainer, Phil, was very good. He went at an excellent pace - fast enough to get through a lot of content and slow enough to be able to absorb all the new information without too much overload. I'd also like to mention that it's not easy to deliver training over zoom, but he was very good. He was patient with everyone, managed to get a 'feel' for the group and consistently asked us if we had any questions.
23/03/2021
5/5 Stars
very well structured and easy to grasp explanations. a very clear and patient instructor.
25/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Organisation and information by XChange excellent. Paul as a trainer was excellent. Can not recommend enough. Schedule for the 2 days was very well planned. Explanations and demonstrations easy to understand. Very enjoyable and informative experience. We have all learnt so much.
25/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Really enjoyed the training program, I learnt exactly what I wanted to find out more about. Doug was brilliant at talking through and explaining. He answered and helped with any questions I had.
25/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Doug delivered comprehensive training with control and calmness which was enjoyable!
24/02/2021
5/5 Stars
I found the session with Doug extremely useful. I had no prior experience using In Design however now I feel confident that I could produce a document using the software without much of a struggle. In addition, I feared I would struggle to keep up as I have dyslexia however Doug was extremely professional and everything he explained was easy to comprehend. An overall brilliant day. I would not hesitate to take a similar course with XChange training in the future.
24/02/2021
5/5 Stars
I found the instructor to be both knowledgeable and patient, he answered all of my questions clearly and thoroughly.
04/02/2021
5/5 Stars
Phil was a brilliant trainer - knew the software and course content inside out. It was the perfect pace and I got a lot from the course I definitely wouldn't have worked out myself!
02/02/2021
5/5 Stars
The course was really insightful, and I really enjoyed it, some of the knowledge I have gained from the 2 days would have taken me a year to work out for myself!!
07/01/2021
4/5 Stars
Very informative.
25/11/2020
4/5 Stars
Course overall gave a good overview of Indesign with some great tips and advice.
25/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent course and excellent teacher
05/11/2020
4/5 Stars
- More exercises - Faster pace of the course - Receive the materials in advance to make sure all materials are in place and everyone can be prepared
05/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Alan was very helpful and patient. Very thorough course !
05/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Alan was great
05/11/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent, very enjoyable course. The email support the instructor has offered after the course was not expected and is a brilliant added extra. Superb all round :-)
22/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Easily understood course, very helpful trainer. Enjoyed the course and would like to progress further
22/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Was a very useful and well explained course. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn the software and I will be returning to the other courses.
22/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Instructor was professional but friendly and helpful. He took his time to take us through InDesign and answer our questions. Really highly rate this instructor.
08/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Doug was extremely knowledgeable, approachable and adapted well to the level of each individual learner. I had the fortune (his misfortune) of a one 2 one day and found it exceptional. I hope to attend further courses in the future if all your tutors are of his calibre.
15/09/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil was fantastic, providing lots of helpful tips and moving at the perfect pace. It would be nice to have a handout to take away afterwards with the various shortcuts etc.
14/09/2020
5/5 Stars
Very useful and informative. Very knowledgable instructor. Thank you
14/09/2020
5/5 Stars
The course was just what I needed at just the right time. Excellent course. Courses on this subject seem to be very rare, so great to find such a good one. Personally, I would prefer a face-to-face course; but appreciate that is out of the question at present.
19/08/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil was a brilliant trainer, happy for us to ask questions at any time and go at the pace we needed.
18/08/2020
5/5 Stars
Course was great, slightly slow in parts but perhaps due to Teacher being unable to show quick fixes to some of the othr students as doing this via zoom, trickier than in a class room, but what we did cover was great! Thank you Donna!
28/07/2020
5/5 Stars
Lovely teacher very patient.
28/07/2020
4/5 Stars
Simon is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the software, and is easy to ask questions of. A clearer outline of course objectives would have been welcome but overall a good experience
14/07/2020
4/5 Stars
Simon had a lot of knowledge. He showed us a lot of shortcuts which were really helpful to know to make our experience using the software quick and efficient. I definitely learned a lot from the course in only 2 days.
14/07/2020
5/5 Stars
Simon was very helpful and knowledgeable about a InDesign. He was able to answer all questions and spent time tailoring the programme to how it would best be suited to myself moving forward. The workspace was large enough to ensure social distancing and the facilities provided were clean and tidy. I would recommend XChange training to colleagues for similar courses as with the ongoing support and information book, it will provide me with a solid foundation moving forward.
14/07/2020
5/5 Stars
My instructor Phil was outstanding. He was enthusiastic, patient and knowledgeable. The course was excellent in every way.
25/06/2020
5/5 Stars
Good overall experience.
21/05/2020
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 
Lunch and refreshments
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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