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Bespoke InDesign CC - 2 Day Advanced

Key Course Details:

Level:

Advanced to Pro User

Location:

UK Centres, Online, Onsite

Class, Online, Onsite

Duration:

2 Days (10am-5pm)

Price:

From £1,095 + VAT

Dates:

Dates to suit you

Join the professionals in getting the best out of InDesign with our bespoke advanced course which will show you how to unlock the power of InDesign's advanced tools, and help you to become more proficient and confident in laying out documents.

This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Adobe InDesign CC training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.

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Bespoke InDesign CC - 2 Day Advanced

Course Details

Adobe InDesign CC is the page layout application of choice for many users. It contains a host of advanced text, colour, print and layout features not found in any other application that can be applied to text and objects. It also boasts an interface similar to Adobe’s other leading design applications and so is intuitive for users of these applications.

Further, Adobe InDesign CC integrates seamlessly with the other Adobe applications and can include native Photoshop and Illustrator files, and in CC you can now centralise your whole workflow through Adobe Bridge. PDF output, XML, and export to GoLive output are also supported, making InDesign the perfect tool for repurposing content.

In this 2 day course we provide current users the ability to hone their skills and move their knowledge of Adobe InDesign CC to an advanced level. Using the skills learned at introduction or intermediate level delegates will create complex documents and work with a variety of palettes and tools to further understand the capabilities of this high-end design application.

(This course is also available as a 2 day session which provides time to cover all the elements in details and allows time for experimenting and creating completed designs.)

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

This course is intended for those who wish to enhance their existing knowledge of InDesign and who work as graphic designers, creative professionals, print professionals, publishers, pre-press professionals, or marketing communications professionals.

You will need basic experience in using InDesign. Ideally, you will have taken our Adobe InDesign CC Introduction 2 Day course.

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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 Your Workspace
- Organising Your Palettes
- Advanced Zooming and Navigation
- Advanced View Options
- Dragging Items Between Documents
- Third-Party plug-ins
Page Layout
- Master Page Tips and Tricks
- Using Facing Pages
- Using Libraries
- File Formats
Type
- Advanced Style Sheet Tips
- Managing Long Documents
- Indexing
- Table of Contents
- Text Gradients
- Hyphenation and Justification
- Tracking and Kerning
Drawing
- Mastering the Pen Tool
- Pen Tool Shortcuts
- Compound Paths
Where Text Meets Graphics
- Inline Graphics
- Creating Type Outlines
- Text Wrap Options
- Using Transparency
Importing and Exporting
- Adding Excel or Word Tables
- Import Text Options
- Import Graphic Options
- PDF Styles
- Export Options
Long Documents
- Adding Indexes
- Using Table of Contents
- Numbering & Section Options
The XML Factor
- What is XML?
- Adding Structure with XML
- Exporting to XML
- Mapping Styles to Tags
Colour
- Using the Eyedropper to Create New Swatches
- Spot or Process?
Printing
- Using Printer Styles
- Colour Separations
- Understanding the Print Menu
- The Transparency Flattener
- Preflight and Package
Training Location Options
Online ↓ London ↓ Manchester ↓ Glasgow ↓ Onsite ↓
This course is offered for your convenience at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow, Remote Online, or Onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.

Remote Online

Delivered Online to your location

Live online training offers an extremely flexible and convenient way of covering the same content as our bespoke classroom based courses. You will receive professional, certified design training from one of our experienced instructors direct to your screen, offering the perfect solution for those wishing to learn without having to travel.
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Remote Online Training Courses

Central London

5 St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4BH

St 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.
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London Training Centre

Central Manchester

Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, M1 2AP

Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
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Manchester Training Centre

Central Glasgow

Centrum Business Centre, 38 Queen Street, G1 3DX

The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.
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Glasgow Training Centre

Onsite

Onsite at your Offices/Premises

If you have the required set up and would prefer to have the training at your location we will be able to deliver the same session onsite at your premises as in our training centres. This will provide you with the same tailored training but without the need to travel and less disruption to you or your teams work schedule.
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Onsite Training
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Client Reviews

''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
''Our tutor was very knowledgeable and very patient whilst training. He answered all questions no matter how small. Not only did he show us the Adobe way but also faster shortcuts to ensure workflow on the system is better. I would recommend this training to anyone remotely interested in print or digital design. ''
Marie Kinvig, Heron & Brearley, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced
''Very organized training course covered all the basics needed and ran efficiently and in a nice relaxed and amenable environment.''
Amaya Climent, The Crown Estate, InDesign - 1 Day Essentials
''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
''Top quality facilities, instructor and training (as always.). I cannot praise everyone highly enough. ''
Steve Linehan, The Stationery Office (TSO), InDesign - 2 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
''Clear, easy to follow training, well paced and interactive with positive tutition. Interesting and enjoyable, would recommend.''
Emma Fullalove, Tom Parker Ltd, InDesign - 2 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
''Excellent facilities, close to the station. The tutor really understood the program and the work of designers. He taught more than was required and answered advanced questions with knowledge and understanding. The course will help me enormously with my work and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange Training to my fellow colleagues and friends.''
Gary Stafford, Shoreline Housing Partnership, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
''Well-paced and was taught the most important processes that will make a real difference to everyday use of InDesign.''
Carly Rolfe, Manchester University, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days

Frequently Asked Questions:

What dates are available for this course?

As a bespoke course the date arrangement is based around your requirements and availability in our schedule. With your guide of when you are looking for the training we will advise suitable date options ahead of finalising the planned date(s).

Can the content be tailored to my requirements?

Yes we are flexible about tailoring content and can adapt to be fully based on your requirements, a mixture of content from different levels of our base courses or a base outline with some additional focus areas.

Can this course be delivered live online?

Yes we can provide the same bespoke course as a live online session connecting to you or your group with either Zoom or Microsoft Teams if preferred.

What is the cost to deliver the course onsite?

We are equally able to deliver our bespoke training onsite at your premises and the cost to deliver this is the same structure as classroom with the addition of basic expenses depending on your location. Onsite courses in and around London, Manchester and Glasgow are usually without additional costs.

Can the course include my work samples?

It is often possible to review and include consideration towards sample files however the main course content is usually structured around prepared examples which are best suited to the planned content and structure of teaching the required skills in the best format.