Online Class: Adobe InDesign

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15Lessons
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23Exams &
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2,579Students
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8Hours
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0.8CEUs
Course Description
Mastering Adobe InDesign: From Beginner to Pro
Welcome to an immersive journey into the vibrant world of Adobe InDesign, a flagship software from the eminent Adobe Systems suite, the brainchild behind game-changers like Photoshop and Illustrator. While Photoshop perfects image manipulation and Illustrator dazzles with illustration capabilities, InDesign is your go-to maestro for crafting compelling posters, impactful brochures, engaging magazines, and even riveting books.
About the Course: Tailored for both the uninitiated and seasoned designers, this course seamlessly navigates you through the rich tapestry of features offered in Adobe InDesign. For those familiar with previous iterations of the software, our curriculum highlights the enhanced functionalities and tweaks that can optimize your design experience. On the other hand, newcomers will find solace in our methodical progression, starting from foundational concepts, gradually elevating to the software's intricate nuances.
Software Accessibility: While it's advantageous to have Adobe InDesign for a hands-on experience, it's not obligatory for course success. If you're keen on a tactile learning process but don't have the software, fret not! Adobe offers a complimentary 30-day trial, devoid of any financial obligations. Simply sign up or log in with your Adobe user ID, and you're set to dive into the world of design.
Dive into this curated experience and unleash your potential to create captivating layouts and designs with Adobe InDesign. Whether you're an aspiring designer, a budding publisher, or just a curious learner, let us guide you through every pixel and print of InDesign's vast capabilities.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Mastering Adobe InDesign: A Journey from Basics to Brilliance
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-Activity-27105.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself
Assessment: Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS6
Lesson 2. InDesign: Creating with Purpose
Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Downloadable-27106.pdf
Complete: Lesson 2 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 2: Creating and Viewing Documents
Lesson 3. Inside the InDesign Arena: Navigating Workspaces with Mastery
Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-Downloadable-27107.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 3: Understanding Your Workspace
Lesson 4. Navigating InDesign's Pages Panel: A Comprehensive Guide
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-StudyGuide-27108.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 4: Pages
Lesson 5. Typography Mastery: Creative Tools and Trends in InDesign
Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-StudyGuide-27109.pdf
Complete: Lesson 5 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 5: Working with Type
Lesson 6. InDesign Mastery: The Art of Placing Graphics and Text
Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-StudyGuide-27110.pdf
Complete: Lesson 6 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 6: Working with Graphics
Lesson 7. Unlocking the Art of Digital Design: A Journey into Formatting Magic
Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Downloadable-27111.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 7: Formatting Objects
Lesson 8. Mastering Color Techniques for Your InDesign Projects
Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-Downloadable-27112.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 8: Working with Color
Lesson 9. Crafting with Curves: An In-Depth Exploration of Adobe InDesign's Vector Tools
Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-Activity-27113.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 9: Points and Paths
Lesson 10. Mastering the Art of InDesign Object Management
Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-StudyGuide-27114.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 10: Managing and Transforming Objects
Lesson 11. Character & Paragraph Mastery in InDesign: Elevate Your Textual Presentation
Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-Activity-27115.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 11: Character and Paragraph Formatting
Lesson 12. Text Styles: Your Editorial Team on Demand
Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-Downloadable-27116.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 12: Using Styles
Lesson 13. Crafting Dynamic Tables for Engaging Design
Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-Downloadable-27117.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 13: Tables
Lesson 14. Creating Consistent Narratives: Mastering InDesign
Lesson 14 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-WorkSheet-27118.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 14: Long and Interactive Documents
Lesson 15. Navigating the Art of Print Production
Lesson 15 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-15-Downloadable-27119.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Reasons for Taking this Course; Course Comments
Assessment: Lesson 15: Packaging and Printing
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the application of InDesign's latest features, such as Linked Content and Flexible Width Columns, to enhance digital design projects.
- Recognize and utilize core functionalities of Adobe InDesign to create and manage complex design layouts.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and configure new documents in InDesign by selecting appropriate settings for print, digital, or web-based projects.
- Recognize how to efficiently open and manage various document formats in InDesign to maintain original layout settings and creative vision.
- Define and demonstrate the function of Normal and Preview Modes in InDesign, enhancing the ability to toggle between detailed and simplified views.
- Employ and customize the Zoom tool in InDesign to achieve precision in design details, assessing document elements at magnification levels ranging from 5% to 4000%.
- Apply master pages in InDesign to maintain consistent design elements across multiple pages, enhancing document uniformity and professionalism.
- Define and utilize the Pages panel in InDesign to efficiently add, organize, and reorder document pages, ensuring seamless navigation and structure.
- Apply advanced typography techniques in InDesign, such as using the Type on a Path tool and integrating special characters to enhance design creativity and readability.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and manipulate text frames within Adobe InDesign to achieve organized and visually appealing layouts.
- Define and demonstrate the process of placing graphics using the 'File'-'Place' option in Adobe InDesign to integrate images creatively into a document
- Explain and utilize the Links Panel to manage and update linked graphics from the source effectively in Adobe InDesign projects
- Define 'unassigned frames' and their role in enhancing creativity by styling with fill and stroke colors.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "The class was very well organized and allowed me to get through all of what InDesign has to offer quickly and thoroughly." -- Carolyn W.
- "This is one of the best courses that I have taken. It is a great help to me because of my job responsibilities. The sections are well written and easy to follow. I am already creating company brochures and flyers." -- Michael J.
- "The class was very well organized and allowed me to get through all of what InDesign has to offer quickly and thoroughly." -- Carolyn W.
- "The UniversalClass video lessons were great at explaining and showing not only the how-to, but also the why/when you would use certain tools/options." -- Lan T.
- "The additional tutorial videos were very helpful!" -- Jessica Y.
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