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Canva Introduction 1 Day - Glasgow
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction
Duration:
1
Day - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£275 + vat
Learn the basics of Canva, the user-friendly design tool for creating eye-catching graphics, social media content and marketing materials. Our introduction will guide you through the first steps of designing professional-quality visuals with ease.
After exploring the essentials of the Canva workspace, we’ll show you how to combine text, images and design elements to produce high-quality content quickly. You’ll learn how easy it is to create social media posts, flyers and presentations, as well as export and share your work effortlessly, including producing professional PDFs and digital assets.
Learn the basics of Canva, the user-friendly design tool for creating eye-catching graphics, social media content and marketing materials. Our introduction will guide you through the first steps of designing professional-quality visuals with ease.
After exploring the essentials of the Canva workspace, we’ll show you how to combine text, images and design elements to produce high-quality content quickly. You’ll learn how easy it is to create social media posts, flyers and presentations, as well as export and share your work effortlessly, including producing professional PDFs and digital assets.
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Canva Introduction 1 Day
Course Details
This 1-day Canva Essentials course introduces you to the tools and features of this versatile, user-friendly design platform. You'll learn how Canva simplifies content creation with its drag-and-drop interface, extensive template library, and collaboration tools. Whether you're designing social media graphics, marketing materials, or presentations, this course will help you create professional-quality visuals quickly and effortlessly.
Canva is ideal for marketers, content creators, small business owners, and anyone looking to design eye-catching visuals without advanced skills. We’ll guide you through the workspace, working with templates, text, and images, and customising designs to match your brand.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Canva interface and key tools
- Create stunning social media posts, flyers, and presentations
- Customise templates, fonts, and brand elements
- Edit images, remove backgrounds, and apply effects
- Export and share your designs efficiently
Our goal is to equip you with the skills to create visually compelling content with ease, whether for digital marketing, business branding, or personal projects.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is ideal for marketers, social media managers, small business owners, content creators, educators and anyone looking to create professional-quality designs quickly and efficiently without advanced design skills.
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.
Getting Started with Canva- Introduction to Canva and Its Uses
- Understanding the Cloud-Based Workflow
- Exploring the Interface and Key Features
- Setting Up Your Canva Account
- Customising Preferences and Branding
- Using and Customising Pre-Made Templates
- Creating Social Media Graphics
- Designing Posters, Flyers, and Marketing Materials
- Working with Brand Kits for Consistency
- Adding and Formatting Text
- Applying Text Effects and Animations
- Using Font Pairing for Professional Design
- Creating and Saving Text Styles
- Importing and Editing Images
- Using Canva’s Free and Pro Media Libraries
- Applying Filters and Enhancements
- Removing Backgrounds with One-Click Tools (Pro Feature)
Using Elements, Icons, and Brand Assets- Adding and Customising Shapes
- Using Icons and Illustrations
- Applying Brand Colours and Logos
- Aligning and Arranging Elements
- Introduction to Video Creation in Canva
- Adding and Editing Video Clips
- Applying Motion Effects and Transitions
- Adding Music and Voiceovers
- Exporting Projects for Social Media and Print
- Downloading and Sharing Files
- Collaboration and Team Sharing Features
- Best Practices for File Formats
- Creating a Custom Design from Scratch
- Optimising Workflow for Efficiency
- Final Review and Feedback
- Q&A Session with Expert Guidance
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Location Details
This course is provided at our Scotland training centre located in central Glasgow at:
Centrum Business Centre
38 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DXThe Glasgow training centre is located on Queen Street in the heart of Glasgow close to Central Station, Queen Street Station and Argyle Street Station.
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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Canva Introduction 1 Day - Upcoming Glasgow Course Dates
09 Jul - 09 Jul £275 + vat 20 Aug - 20 Aug £275 + vat 15 Oct - 15 Oct £275 + vat 04 Dec - 04 Dec £275 + vat -
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Next Dates:
09 Jul
20 Aug
15 Oct
04 Dec
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
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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