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Adobe InDesign CC Introduction 2 Days - Guildford
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£495 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of InDesign as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading desktop-publishing program. We will show you how to create and export attractive, simple documents. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in digital publishing.
After we give you a complete tour of the InDesign environment, we will show you how to combine text and graphics to produce output that is ready to use straight away. We will help you add consistency through the use of paragraph and character styles. 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 fundamentals of InDesign as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading desktop-publishing program. We will show you how to create and export attractive, simple documents. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in digital publishing.
After we give you a complete tour of the InDesign environment, we will show you how to combine text and graphics to produce output that is ready to use straight away. We will help you add consistency through the use of paragraph and character styles. 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 Introduction 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction 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. You will also learn how to apply consistency to your text through the use of paragraph and character styles.
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
- Add effects to objects
- Apply paragraph and character styles
- 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 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 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
- Edit Text using Story Editor
- Spell Check Text
- Find/ Change
- Character formatting options
- Paragraph formatting options
- The Glyphs panel
- Showing Hidden Characters
- Threading Text
- Adding images
- Cropping images
- Resizing images
- Adding Text Wrap
- Understanding different image file types
- Using the Links panel
- Understanding and checking resolution
- Adding colour to Fill/Stroke
- Adding Swatches
- Understanding the difference between CMYK, RGB, Pantone colours
- Creating tint swatches
- Creating Gradients
- Stroke settings
Objects- Creating different shapes
- Arranging, Aligning and Distributing
- Transforming Objects
- Duplicating
- Layers
- Object Styles
- Applying Effects
- Shape and corner options
- Setting up Paragraph Styles
- Setting up Character Styles
- Changing Paragraph & Character styles
- Setting up Parent pages
- Applying a Parent page
- Using Parent pages with facing pages
- Adding page numbers
- Overriding Parent page items
- Using Preflight for basic checks
- Print a Document
- Packaging Files
- Exporting to PDF
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Location Details
This course is provided at the Guildford training centre located at:
Surrey Technology Centre
40 Occam Road
The Surrey Research Park
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7YG
The training centre is located in the Surrey Technology Centre, close to the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and there is free parking available for course attendees.
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
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InDesign Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming Guildford Course Dates
02 Jun - 03 Jun £495 + vat 02 Jul - 03 Jul £495 + vat 21 Jul - 22 Jul £495 + vat -
Client Reviews
"The course was thorough and well explained. The friendly approach made it all easy to understand and follow and all questions were dealt with straight away. Thank you!"
Jade Hindley, Inspire, Adobe InDesign - Two Day Introduction
"I have studied a course with XChange Training before and it is extremely well organised, friendly staff and has a good work environment."
Victoria Hassett, ETM Group, InDesign - 1 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
"Very well organised and structured everything seemed to flow perfectly. Explanations were clear and set at a steady pace that was easy to follow. Instructor very knowledgeable, there were no questions unanswered."
Jasmine Gould, Integralis, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
"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
"Top quality facilities, instructor and training (as always.). I cannot praise everyone highly enough. "
Steve Linehan, The Stationery Office (TSO), InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
"Excellent explanation, professional and friendly approach. Very clear in explanations. Overall an excellent trainer."
Andrew Shelmerdine, Vinci Academy, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced
"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
"The instructor was absolutely brilliant, he was enthusiastic and no question was ever too much to answer. The environment was lovely and learning was enjoyable."
Laura Kay, Lakelovers, InDesign Introduction - 2 Days
"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
£495 + vat
Next Dates:
02 Jun - 03 Jun
02 Jul - 03 Jul
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe InDesign training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Very simple to understand, and vastly improved my confidence.
13/05/2025
5/5 Stars
I enjoyed the course and helped me gain further knowledge, but also refreshed on the basic's as well. Plus with what I've learned I can take to use within my job and help me with my workflow etc :)
13/05/2025
5/5 Stars
Very practical
13/05/2025
5/5 Stars
Great course which gave a thorough understanding of InDesign. Well-paced and I really enjoyed it!
28/04/2025
4/5 Stars
I would have liked a little more time to do the exercises myself as Donna went along. But am looking forward to getting hold of the recording to listen back and replay it as my dog was taken very ill so missed quite a lot of the course going to and from the vets both in the morning and the afternoon.
28/04/2025
5/5 Stars
The course was very insightful, and tailored to what me and my colleague need for our day-to-day work. The pace of the day was kept in-line with the skills we already had/what we needed to learn and overall was extremely helpful in improving our workflow.
11/04/2025
5/5 Stars
The course really helped to expand my knowledge on InDesign with loads of really useful fundamentals to help me with my design work. Phil was extremely helpful and answered every question I asked, and more, and made sure to offer his assistance with any queries after the day.
11/04/2025
5/5 Stars
Hi, I really enjoyed this two day course. The instructor was very friendly and attentive.
10/04/2025
5/5 Stars
easy to follow the tutorials
08/04/2025
5/5 Stars
The overall course was really fantastic. Being able to learn both the theory and practical aspects really should helped grow my understanding of InDesign and I am excited to continue learning and using the program.
08/04/2025
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
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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