Adobe Creative Cloud DTP course
In the Adobe Creative Cloud DTP course you learn to work with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You master the entire process from design to publication, for print and for digital PDFs.
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Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
- From design to publication in a single process
- Three powerful programs in combination
- Practical printed matter and digital publications
- Directly applicable in your own designs
- Experienced trainer with an eye for your work
From first sketch to print-ready PDF: you work with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign on professional print work and digital publications. You experience how the three programs work together and use them purposefully for flyers, brochures and interactive PDFs.
Description
In the Adobe Creative Cloud DTP course you work with the three core programs for desktop publishing: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You go through the complete process from design to publication and see how the programs connect to one another.
You will work on photo editing in Photoshop, vector illustrations in Illustrator and layout in InDesign. You will then bring the work from these programs together into a final result. You will work on professional print work such as flyers, advertisements and brochures, and on digital publications in PDF form, including interactive newsletters, forms and presentations.
The course is offered as an open learning format, in which you work at your own pace under the guidance of an experienced trainer.
Topics
In this course you learn to work with the three main DTP programs of Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You discover how to bring images, illustrations and layout together into professional print work or digital publications.
Photoshop
- Basic photo correction and retouching
- Working with selections, layers and masks
- Cutting out images
- Smart objects and colour matching
- Saving and web optimisation
Illustrator
- Drawing with basic shapes and the pen tool
- Making selections and aligning
- Tracing images
- Placing text on paths
- Working with layers and artboards
- Gradients and colour management
InDesign
- Working with master pages
- Placing images and text
- Text wrap and effects
- Paragraph, character and nested styles
- Table of contents and page numbering
- Project storage, publication and PDF export
You finish with the skills to independently work through the process from design to publication, for print and for interactive PDFs.
Result
After this course you can run through the entire process from design to publication on your own. You edit and retouch images in Photoshop, create vector illustrations and logos in Illustrator and bring it all together in a professional layout in InDesign.
You deliver print-ready files for flyers, advertisements and brochures. You also create interactive PDFs, such as newsletters, fillable forms and presentations. You know which program to use at which moment and how to make the three packages work together effectively.
Target audience
This course is intended for desktop publishers and designers who already have experience with Adobe software and want to broaden their knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You work on flyers, brochures, advertisements or digital publications, for example, and want to be able to run through the entire process from design to publication independently.
Basic knowledge of Adobe software is a requirement for taking part. Afterwards you will have a command of the elementary functions of the three packages and you will know which program to use at which moment.
Teaching method
You take this course in our open learning format. This means you work at your own pace on practice-oriented exercises in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, while an experienced trainer is present in the room to give you personal guidance.
You decide for yourself where to place the emphasis and which exercises you want to practise further. Do you have a question or are you stuck? Then you get tailored explanation straight away. That way you work specifically on the parts that are most relevant to your work.
Prior knowledge
You need basic knowledge of Adobe software. You know how to open and save a file and have worked with Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign before. No other specific prior knowledge is required.
Comments
You follow this course in an open learning format. You work independently on assignments on a day that suits you, with an experienced trainer nearby for explanation and feedback. This way you set your own pace and organise the day around the topics that matter most to you.
You are expected to bring your own laptop to this course, with the software for this course installed. If you do not have your own laptop, please contact Learnit's planning department at planning@learnit.nl.
Course format
This training is offered on the basis of our Open Learning teaching method. This means that you work independently, with active guidance from our trainer, to master the material. That way you can achieve your learning objectives at your own pace, without being held back by fellow participants working faster or slower. The trainer makes sure that you stay on schedule and meet your learning objectives. This form of learning leaves room for a tailored approach. You have the opportunity to bring in examples from your own practice and IT environment, so that your learning is even more specific. more...
Practical information
- Number of days
- 3 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 18 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
All start dates
3 training days. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
- Mon 12 to Wed 14 October 2026Certain to go ahead The Hague · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 2 to Wed 4 November 2026Certain to go ahead Groningen · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 2 to Wed 4 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 2 to Wed 4 November 2026 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 9 to Wed 11 August 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 July Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
What others say about this course
"Enjoyable, informative training course with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Pleasant trainer who was able to explain the material clearly using examples."
Training formats
Classroom
3 days€ 1575,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
What is the difference between the Adobe Creative Cloud DTP course and separate Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign courses?
Will I be able to deliver a complete brochure or flyer print-ready on my own after this course?
Confirmed to run: Mon 12 to Wed 14 October 2026 in The Hague
This date already has enough participants. Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.