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Bespoke InDesign CC - 2 Day Introduction

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction to Intermediate

Location:

UK Centres, Online, Onsite

Class, Online, Onsite

Duration:

2 Days (10am-5pm)

Price:

From £1,095 + VAT

Dates:

Dates to suit you

Learn the fundamentals of InDesign with this bespoke comprehensive introduction to the leading desktop-publishing program. We will show you how to create and export attractive, simple documents and is the perfect starting point to digital publishing.

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 Introduction

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 cover all of the key features of InDesign CC you’ll need to create attractive, professional page layouts. Over the 2 days we also create a print-ready version of a publication that you work on, to ensure that when you have finished the training you are able to cover all aspects of document production you are likely to work on.

(This course is also available as a 1 day course which covers most of the basics of the 2 day course but allows less time for experimenting and creating completed designs.)

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.
Managing the Adobe InDesign Environment
- Preferences
- Customise Your Workspace
- Set General Preferences
- Manage Document Presets
- Workspace and Window arrangement
Designing Documents
- Create a New Document
- Alter a Document’s Layout
- Create the Structure of a Document
- Develop Master Pages
- Manage Text and Graphic Placement
- Develop Layers
Managing and Formatting Text
- Add Text
- Edit Text
- Spell Check Text
- Thread Text
- Find/ Change
- Change Text Threads
- Format Characters
- Format Paragraphs
- Numbering paragraphs
- Text variables
- Manage Styles
- Style Groups
- Quick Apply
- Text Wrap
- Text on a path
- Rules
- The Glyphs panel
Objects
- Arranging, Aligning and Distributing
- Transforming Objects
- Duplicating
- Rotating
- Scaling
- Skewing
- Mirroring
- The Transform Again commands
- Object Styles
- InDesign Snippets
Utilising Colours, Swatches, and Gradients
- Utilise Colour
- Utilise Swatches
- Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes
Managing Transparency
- Apply Transparency
- Apply Transparency Flattener Presets
Graphics
- File Types
- Importing options
- Image Frames simple, compound & custom
- Fitting images Control Palette and shortcuts
- Inline graphics
- Clipping Paths, Alpha channels
- Importing InDesign documents
Pen & Bezier tools
- Path tools in InDesign
Effects
- Inner Shadow
- Bevel and Emboss
- Gradient Feather
- Inner Glow and Outer Glow
Tabs and Tables
- Create a Table
- Modify a Table
- Format a Table
- Table Styles
Libraries
- Using InDesign libraries
Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider
- Check Documents for Problems
- Print a Document
- Package Files
- Preview Output
- Print, Separation, Flattening
- Print options
- PostScript, preflighting and Packaging
Creating Acrobat PDF Files
- Prepare PDF Files for Web
- Distribution
- Manage PDF Presets
- Export PDF Files for Printing
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

''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
''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
''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
''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
''The trainer was excellent - she explained everything in depth and gave me enough time to keep up. The content was very useful and I know feel a lot more confident to use InDesign. ''
Sian Hughes, UKTI, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction
''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 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
''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
''Always a great course and a brilliant instructor. Thank you once again for all the training that I've done these past few months. An extremely valuable experience. ''
Margaret Nolan-Meddings, Miller Insurance Services LLP, InDesign - Print Production
''An outstanding training course led by a very knowledgeable and insightful tutor. Thoroughly enjoyed my time and will take forward all new knowledge to my workplace and personal life too. Really enjoyed this, thanks very much!''
Emma McLean, University of Strathclyde, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction

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.