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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
08 Jul - 08 Jul £275 + vat 23 Sep - 23 Sep £275 + vat 06 Dec - 06 Dec £275 + vat -
Client Reviews
"Thoroughly enjoyed my day of training on Adobe InDesign, the trainer was very professional and easy to get on with. His knowledge and delivery was very good. Will definitely recommend you to others."
Anthony Barnes, The Design Business, InDesign - 1 Day Essentials
"A thoroughly fun and enjoyable course delivered by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor - can't wait to get back into the office environment and put it all into practice!"
Katrina Gillespie, Vinci Academy, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced
"I was very happy with the way the course was ran and felt everything I wanted to learn was covered. Our tutor was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend to a colleague or friend."
Jade Barnes, ANS Group, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
"Excellent course, excellent trainer. Learnt so much. We covered lots of things I had tried to do before with much difficulty. The training made things simple, I will be much more efficient now! "
Laura Millar, FCA, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Impressive course! Many thanks also for the InDesign Shortcuts & Preference Guide which will be very useful and are greatly appreciated"
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Next Dates:
08 Jul
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Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe InDesign training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
It was a great experience. While I did have a basic understanding of indesign, it was useful to gain tips and tricks to make my experience with the platform smoother and easier.
21/06/2022
5/5 Stars
The course was excellent and provided me with the extra tips and tricks that I've needed in order to create InDesign files. I self taught myself initially so this course has given me a really good overview of everything I need to know.
21/06/2022
5/5 Stars
Alan made it very enjoyable and possible for me to follow the course material, despite never using InDesign before.
21/06/2022
5/5 Stars
Really enjoyed the course - learnt lots!
16/06/2022
5/5 Stars
Very good course, lots to take in and now go away and practice. a Additional help guides that were sent with course notes are great.
14/06/2022
5/5 Stars
knowledge of Indesign has improved massively, course very helpful
14/06/2022
5/5 Stars
Very knowledgeable instructor and good content.
14/06/2022
5/5 Stars
Loved Simon, very personable and open to questions
24/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Good basic and intermediate content on the course for using Indesign. The course tutor Phil was very patient, knowledgeable and accommodating to all questions he received from students.
24/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Doug is a very patient and knowledgeable trainer
12/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Really enjoyed course - given a good understanding of InDesign
10/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Really helpful course, made fun and interesting by Susannah
10/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Very comprehensive, pitched at about the right level and paced helpfully
10/05/2022
5/5 Stars
I thought that it was a well-structured course and it also worked well doing it remotely.
10/05/2022
5/5 Stars
very informative and in detail
09/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Really enjoyable and useful day.
09/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Very Good teaching and inclusivity
07/04/2022
4/5 Stars
Really enjoyed the course and learnt some new tricks.
07/04/2022
4/5 Stars
Fantastic course content, learned a lot over the 2 days. Phil is a brilliant trainer and would happily do another course with him. My only criticism is the building that the course was carried out in. Very stuffy and not a great choice of refreshments. Also, we got a much better choice of lunch options when i did an Adobe course in the same location 4 or so years ago.
24/03/2022
5/5 Stars
The course is very interactive, it allows you to actually try and use the techniques instead of just listening and writing them down, which I find really helpful, and gives me a better feel of how to complete different tasks in the programme. Phil is great at helping out and explaining anything that I have misunderstood.
24/03/2022
4/5 Stars
Donna is patient, friendly and engaging. Her lively approach made the course much more interesting to follow. Sometimes I found it hard to follow as i was switching between live documents and the live demo, so perhaps calling out names of documents we are going to open next or just checking we are keeping up would be great for next time. There was a lot to cover in this course, so maybe an extra day or half day is needed. Very impressed with the delivery and quality of the course!
24/03/2022
5/5 Stars
absolutely great. from having zero knowledge to now being confident in designing simple items for my company I cant thank you enough.
22/03/2022
5/5 Stars
This was a great course for learning the basics of InDesign! I would definitely recommend the course to others.
22/03/2022
5/5 Stars
very informative and easy to follow along. Phil was helpful and knowledgable
22/03/2022
5/5 Stars
Alan was very helpful, great teacher with a wealth of knowledge and good attitude, really enjoyed learning with him
22/03/2022
5/5 Stars
Once again Alan was very thorough in explaining the different tools and concepts used in InDesign. I feel that this course has given me a good grounding in the basics in getting started with the software. Remote learning is a great way for me to fit this in with my schedule and it's been organised really well.
22/03/2022
5/5 Stars
great for a beginner, very helpful tips and explanations. having the 2 screens was very useful
08/03/2022
5/5 Stars
A great two-day course and it was nice to have plenty of time to ease into the information. The information was delivered in a really accessible way and I enjoyed the course in the London office.
08/03/2022
5/5 Stars
The course was amazing and would be good to include more topics such as Table content etc.. Rest it was amazing
04/03/2022
4/5 Stars
See previous feedback given to Adam and Chris.
22/02/2022
5/5 Stars
Alan was great as always. I have now completed Photoshop and InDesign training with him and would definitely recommend him to a friend/employee.
10/02/2022
5/5 Stars
Course was taken online with the trainer in the office. Really great and I've learned more in the 2 days that 3 years of university taught me.
01/02/2022
5/5 Stars
I'm really pleased I went on this training course. It was practical, well paced and the trainer was very knowledgeable answering all questions really clearly. I'm looking forward to taking my learning into my day-to-day job.
27/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Alan was a great tutor, very knowledgeable, patient, easy to understand / follow, clear instructions and an enjoyable training session.
24/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Remote participation in an InDesign basics session. Extremely knowledgeable instructor (Alan) gave us a solid introduction to the software. Activities were relevant and well explained, and all appropriate course materials were sent to us well in advance of the session.
24/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Phil was really knowledgeable and friendly which really helped us all understand the content. We had bespoke training at our own offices so can't really comment on the facilities you provide.
21/01/2022
4/5 Stars
Really useful tips for me and my team as we use InDesign a lot. I managed to understand a couple of details that were a bit unclear in my mind. I am looking forward to the next one.
17/01/2022
4/5 Stars
I found the course a little bit quick, but this was probably more because I didn't get my software until 11:30am (fault this side in our IT department) and I've not used InDesign for about 7 years, and then I only had text editing permissions. So I was almost a complete beginner and got a bit lost. Great that I can watch the recording and take myself through it all again.
17/01/2022
4/5 Stars
Very useful course and I really liked following along with practical examples. Alan was clear and really patient when people has issues or questions. It was quite intense being a full day, so I would have liked a couple more toilet/coffee breaks.
17/01/2022
4/5 Stars
I found the training very informative and learnt a lot - shortcuts especially useful. If any comment at all would be there is a lot of information to take in at one sitting. Towards the end it felt a bit rushed as we tried to cover the content. Would maybe have preferred to do as two separate sessions over two days. The trainer was very good and explained things well but there could have been a bit more time given to complete the exercises. Overall the experience was good and enjoyed it.
17/01/2022
5/5 Stars
really friendly and so helpful
11/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Well planned and delivered course. Useful, well explained content.
11/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Susannah has been fantastic. Her course is excellent. She has a great style, she's very knowledgeable, animated, friendly, has an excellent pace, was open, approachable and welcoming, helped the group if they got stuck but that was infrequent due to her style and pace of delivery. Breaks were the right length to keep the group energized. She had a calm demeanor and is obviously very skilled at delivering this course, as it was delivered seamlessly. Would definitely recommend this course.
11/01/2022
4/5 Stars
Overall the course was filled with a lot of information. The breaks were timed great and we had enough time to go over each section. some parts were difficult to understand, however with the book that will be provided I am confident to go back and revise
08/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Phil, our trainer was absolutely amazing. His method of teaching was enthusiastic, clear and very informative. He has great knowledge of the programme and is very patient and listens carefully to queries providing clear answers. The structure of the day i.e. training / breaks was perfect too. I have learnt so much over the last two days and am very happy with the experience. Thank you.
16/12/2021
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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