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Bespoke Canva - 1 Day Introduction

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction

Location:

UK Centres, Online, Onsite

Class, Online, Onsite

Duration:

1 Day (10am-5pm)

Price:

From £595 + VAT

Dates:

Dates to suit you

Learn the basics of Canva, the intuitive design tool for creating stunning graphics, social media content, and marketing materials. This course will guide you through the first steps of designing eye-catching visuals with ease.

This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Canva 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 Canva - 1 Day Introduction

Course Details

Canva is an intuitive, all-in-one design platform that makes it easy to create professional-quality visuals for social media, marketing and branding. With its drag-and-drop functionality, extensive template library and powerful design tools, Canva enables users to produce eye-catching graphics, presentations and videos—no advanced design skills required.

Designed for simplicity and collaboration, Canva offers a seamless workflow for individuals and teams. Its cloud-based nature allows for effortless access across devices, while features like Brand Kits and team sharing ensure consistency in branding and design. Whether you’re a marketer, business owner or content creator, Canva provides the tools to enhance your visual storytelling.

In this 1-day introduction course, you’ll learn how to navigate Canva’s interface, work with templates and customise designs to fit your brand. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll explore image editing, typography and layout techniques, gaining the confidence to create professional visuals for both digital and print 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 capabilities
- Understanding the cloud-based workflow
- Exploring the interface and key tools
- Setting up your Canva account and preferences
- Using Brand Kits for consistency
Creating Designs with Templates
- Using and customising pre-made templates
- Creating social media graphics
- Designing posters, flyers, and marketing materials
- Making presentations and business documents
Working with Text and Typography
- Adding and formatting text
- Choosing fonts and applying text effects
- Using font combinations for professional designs
- Creating and saving text styles
Managing Images and Graphics
- Importing and editing images
- Using Canva’s free media library
- Applying filters, adjustments, and enhancements
- Removing backgrounds and cropping images
Using Elements, Icons, and Shapes
- Adding and customising shapes and icons
- Using stickers, illustrations, and frames
- Applying brand colours and logos
- Aligning and arranging elements for balanced layouts
Creating Engaging Video Content
- Introduction to Canva’s video editing tools
- Applying motion effects and transitions
- Using audio, music, and voiceovers
Exporting and Sharing Designs
- Exporting designs for digital and print
- Downloading files in various formats (PNG, PDF, MP4)
- Sharing designs with teams and collaborators
- Best practices for file resolution and size
Practical Project & Q&A
- Creating a custom design from scratch
- Tips for optimising workflow efficiency
- Final review and feedback
- Q&A session with expert guidance
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

''A great session, covering some fantastic tools and knowledge about the product. The trainer was excellent, and was great at tailoring the course to my specific needs, and explained and demonstrated things in a well executed manner - thank you so much!''
Lauren Orange, The Freeston Academy, Adobe Illustrator - 1 Day Introduction
''I was first sceptical of this course, with regards to the knowledge I would gain in such a short time, but having taken this course, I could not have been happier. The tutor was fantastic, very knowledgable and helpful. I would not only recommend XChange training but would consider doing further courses myself. ''
Gary Carney, none, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
''The course was fantastic. I have learnt so much in just 2 days, so I would recommend the course to anyone.''
Arron Voice, Long Road, After Effects - 2 Day Introduction
''Trainer was very knowledgeable and professional - good amount of bespoke content covered.''
Victoria Portwin, Gottex, InDesign - 1 Day Bespoke
''Very well tailored to what we need to do in our jobs. The training was nicely split between listening to instructions and doing tasks.''
Erin McGann, Southbank Centre, InDesign - 1 Day Intermediate
''An amazing course! I feel I have learned so much and cant wait to put it in practice.. and I love the 6 months after care.''
Rizwana Matadar, Illustrator - 2 Day Advanced
''Good fun, informative and knowledgeable. Would recommend''
Dylan Savage, Kingston University, Premiere Pro 101 - 3 Day Introduction
''The trainer was very informative and very patient! Thanks''
Trisha White, Countrywide Assured Group plc, QuarkXPress - 2 Day Introduction
''The course gave a great overview of HTML and CSS - a brilliant basis to continue onwards from. ''
Corin Rogerson, Tesco, HTML & CSS - 2 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

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.