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Adobe InDesign CC Essentials Introduction 1 Day - Online
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction
Duration:
1
Day - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£225 + vat
Learn the basics of the leading desktop-publishing program. Our introduction will show you the first steps in creating attractive, simple documents, and is an essential starting point for anyone interested in the fields of creative design and digital publishing.
After we guide you through the essentials of controlling the InDesign environment, we will show you how to combine text and graphics to produce output that is ready to use straight away. You will grasp how quick and easy it is to create documents for the web and for print, including how to produce professional PDF files.
Learn the basics of the leading desktop-publishing program. Our introduction will show you the first steps in creating attractive, simple documents, and is an essential starting point for anyone interested in the fields of creative design and digital publishing.
After we guide you through the essentials of controlling the InDesign environment, we will show you how to combine text and graphics to produce output that is ready to use straight away. You will grasp how quick and easy it is to create documents for the web and for print, including how to produce professional PDF files.
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InDesign Online Introduction 1 Day
Course Details
This 1-day Essentials course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe InDesign CC. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes desktop publishing and design to a new level, and combines production power and creative freedom with tight integration with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat software. You will learn to create attractive, simple documents and prepare them for the web and for print. We will guide you in learning the work area, working with text and graphics, creating simple vector-based graphics, and the basics of design.
Creative professionals appreciate the freedom and productivity gains made possible through the use of Adobe InDesign. We will show you how to improve your workflow by harnessing InDesign's integration with other popular Adobe programs.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the InDesign environment
- Design documents and save them as Acrobat PDF files
- Use colours, swatches, and gradients
- Manage transparency and use tables
- Prepare for hand-off to a service provider
Our goal is for you to be able to create simple but professional documents that are ready to use for the web and for print.
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 good understanding of your operating system. You should be able to launch applications, manage files and folders, and save or locate documents confidently.
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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 in InDesign- Customise Your Workspace
- Workspace and Window arrangement
- Create a New Document
- Zooming in and out
- Moving around your document
- Using Control panel options
- Previewing your document
- Add Text
- Spell Check Text
- Basic Character formatting options
- Basic Paragraph formatting options
- Showing Hidden Characters
- Threading Text
- Adding images
- Cropping images
- Resizing images
- Adding Text Wrap
- Understanding commonly used image file types
- Using the Links panel
- Checking resolution
Colours, Swatches, and Gradients- Adding colour to Fill/Stroke
- Creating Swatches
- Stroke settings
- Creating different shapes
- Transforming and Duplicating Objects
- Setting up Parent pages
- Applying a Parent page
- Adding page numbers
- Overriding Parent page items
- Check Documents for Overset text
- Print a Document
- Packaging Files
- Exporting to PDF
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Location Details
This course is provided as a remote online course with live training provided by our Adobe Certified Trainer.
Accessing the live online course anywhere is easy and all you will need is:
- Computer with the trial or full version of Adobe InDesign installed
- Separate screen or device for the shared video display
- Sound output via computer or headset
- Ideally a camera and microphone on the computer for remote contact
Our goal is for you to be able to create simple but professional documents that are ready to use for the web and for print.
It is important to note this is not a classroom based training.
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InDesign Introduction 1 Day - Upcoming Online Course Dates
08 Jun - 08 Jun £225 + vat 15 Jun - 15 Jun £225 + vat 29 Jun - 29 Jun £225 + vat 17 Aug - 17 Aug £225 + vat 07 Sep - 07 Sep £225 + vat 09 Sep - 09 Sep £225 + vat 26 Oct - 26 Oct £225 + vat 23 Nov - 23 Nov £225 + vat 21 Dec - 21 Dec £225 + vat -
Client Reviews
"I have never used Adobe InDesign before and the course and instructor explained everything, pausing and helping if anyone needed. Nothing was a problem to him!"
Molly Henderson, HSS Hire, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
"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
"Brilliant two days. I was sceptical about how much we would learn in two days but now feel like I am definitely ready and eager to use InDesign on my own. The facilities were great and the class size perfect and it is brilliant that we receive a book to help us through post-course use of the software. Nice relaxed atmosphere. "
Emma Bedford, Wem Town Hall Trust, InDesign - Two Day Introduction
"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
"Trainer was very knowledgeable and professional - good amount of bespoke content covered."
Victoria Portwin, Gottex, InDesign - 1 Day Bespoke
"The training content was set at just the right pace. Full of content that we were all able to 'get to grips with' and the trainer was very helpful."
Helen Seddon, ENEHL, InDesign - 2 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
"A thoroughly enjoyable course, very useful and brilliantly tailored to our requirements. Have completed two other introductory InDesign courses and this has been the best by far. Would definitely recommend to others."
Juliet McEwan, University of Glasgow, InDesign - 2 Day Bespoke 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
"Top quality facilities, instructor and training (as always.). I cannot praise everyone highly enough. "
Steve Linehan, The Stationery Office (TSO), InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
£225 + vat
Next Dates:
08 Jun £225 + vat
15 Jun £225 + vat
29 Jun £225 + vat
17 Aug £225 + vat
07 Sep £225 + vat
09 Sep £225 + vat
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe InDesign training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Fantastic team. Great to be offered training documents. Donna training style was engaging and suited all levels. (desks /keyboards could be cleaner). Thanks to Adam for pre and post support.
16/04/2026
4/5 Stars
I was nervous I wouldn't know enough to take an advanced class, but everything was explained very well and I felt very comfortable with the explanations and pacing. A very good instructor!
16/04/2026
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed the lessons with Donna. Efficient and personal training, plenty of opportunities to ask questions and tutorial on how to do specific tasks. With regards to the exam, I think what might be useful is to have more practise exams to work through.
16/04/2026
4/5 Stars
LOVED DONNA, would have preferred maybe more content on just general formatting on documents and more info on putting word docs into adobe indesign and how that relationship works.
14/04/2026
5/5 Stars
Really useful course. The instructor managed the mix of online and in person candidates well and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I have already recommended you to another colleague in our Trust!
14/04/2026
5/5 Stars
Really well explained and a great breakdown of the different tools available in Indesign.
13/04/2026
5/5 Stars
Everything was explained so well. I was able to ask questions on bits i was stuck with and apply what doug was doing in real time which really helped.
13/04/2026
5/5 Stars
A very thorough and interesting training course - I came in with no knowledge of InDesign and I feel that I now have a good core understanding of how to navigate and use the system. Simon was very helpful and interactive and it was easy to follow along - also no stress if we were confused or needed extra help on a step :)
31/03/2026
5/5 Stars
Very helpful and informative sessions.
31/03/2026
5/5 Stars
great training course, friendly, helpful, and flexible with the content if there are any additions
31/03/2026
Whats Included:
Live online remote tuition 
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 online courses 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?
For this online course you will need to have your computer ready with the relevant software (trial or full) and our live instructor will guide you through the skills remotely during the session. Files for use in the training will be made available in advance for download. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate 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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