How long does the InDesign CC Basics course take?

The InDesign CC Basics course lasts three days and is delivered in our open learning format. This means you work at your own pace with clearly structured course material and exercise files, while an experienced trainer guides you personally. In three days you will learn all the basic functions of InDesign and discover the main possibilities for page design, typography and publications.

What will you learn in the InDesign CC Basics course?

In the InDesign CC Basics course you will learn to design pages professionally for both print and digital publications. You will get to know the workspace, work with objects, text, typography, colour, styles and tables, and import images. You will also gain insight into colour settings (RGB and CMYK), resolution and file formats. At the end you will create and export PDFs and eBooks yourself.

What prior knowledge do you need for the InDesign CC Basics course?

No specific prior knowledge is required for the InDesign CC Basics course. Basic computer experience is sufficient. The course is intended for beginners who want to learn to design with InDesign, for example for flyers, leaflets, posters or digital magazines. Do you already have experience with other Adobe programmes? Then you will pick things up more quickly, but this is not compulsory.

Is the InDesign CC Basics course also suitable for Mac users?

Yes, the InDesign CC Basics course is suitable for both Windows and Mac users. The course is taught on PCs, but the functions and keyboard shortcuts you learn are virtually identical on an Apple system. You will receive a course book with exercises and practice files, which you can use as a reference work on any operating system afterwards.

Do you receive a certificate after the InDesign CC Basics course?

Yes, on completion of the InDesign CC Basics course you will receive a certificate of participation. This certificate confirms that you have attended the three-day course and have mastered the basic functions of InDesign. You can add it to your portfolio or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your page design and typography skills to clients or employers.

What does the InDesign CC Basics course cost and can it also be taken in-company?

You take the InDesign CC Basics course in an open learning format on a per-day basis, setting your own pace under the guidance of an experienced trainer. The current price can be found on the course page. An in-company option is also available: in that case you agree the content, date and location with your team. Request a quotation via the course page for the options and rates.

What is the difference between InDesign and programmes such as Photoshop or Illustrator, and why should you take this particular course?

InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are all part of Adobe Creative Cloud, but each has its own speciality. Photoshop is made for editing photos and pixel-based images. Illustrator focuses on vector illustrations and logos. InDesign is the standard for page layout and typography, and therefore for publications in which text and image come together: books, brochures, magazines, flyers and eBooks. In the InDesign CC Basics course you will learn how to set up documents and work with pages, typography, styles, tables and colour settings (RGB vs CMYK). You will also cover resolution, DPI and file formats such as JPG, TIFF and PSD. Choose this course if you regularly need to lay out multi-page publications. For individual photo editing or vector work, Photoshop or Illustrator are the more logical choice. The three programmes complement each other, and InDesign is where everything comes together.

How do I know whether the InDesign CC Basics course suits my working situation, or whether I would be better off choosing another DTP programme?

The InDesign CC Basics course suits you if you want to learn from scratch how to design printed matter and digital publications: flyers, leaflets, adverts, posters, books and digital magazines. You will learn the workspace, setting up documents, working with text, typography, colour, styles, images, tables and exporting to PDF or eBook. You will also be shown colour settings (RGB vs CMYK), resolution and file formats. Choose a different course if you mainly want to edit photos (in which case Photoshop makes more sense) or create vector illustrations (Illustrator). If you already have experience with InDesign and want to go deeper into advanced techniques such as long documents or interactive PDFs, a follow-up course is more suitable. For beginners who want to design publications independently, this basics course is the right choice.

What does this course give you that you will not learn from YouTube tutorials or self-study?

In the InDesign CC Basics course you learn not only where the buttons are, but also the underlying principles of page design and pre-press. Think of the difference between RGB and CMYK, the correct resolution and DPI for print versus web, and which file formats (jpg, gif, tiff, psd) to use for what. That context is usually missing from stand-alone tutorials. You work in an open learning format with an experienced trainer who looks over your shoulder as you work on your own designs and gives feedback on your approach. Questions about typography, styles, long documents or an eBook export are no longer answered via Google, but directly by the trainer. You receive a course book with exercise files, which you keep afterwards as a reference. Suitable if you are looking for structure and direct guidance rather than fragmented online explanations.

How soon after the InDesign CC Basics course can I lay out a flyer or brochure for print myself?

After the three-day open learning format, you will be able to independently create simple design projects such as flyers, adverts, leaflets and business cards, and export them to print-quality PDF. You will have learned how to set up a document, work with pages and objects, handle text and typography, import images and apply styles. Important for print work: you will know the difference between RGB and CMYK, which resolution and DPI you need, and which file format (jpg, tiff, psd) serves which purpose. For more complex jobs such as long documents, interactive eBooks or multilingual magazines, you will generally need extra practice or a follow-up course. The book with exercise files that comes with the course serves as a reference work afterwards, so you can apply what you have learned directly in your own projects.

What is the difference between working in CMYK and RGB, and why does this matter in the InDesign CC Basics course?

RGB is the colour model for screens (web, social media, digital magazines), CMYK is the colour model for print. A design that looks fresh on your screen can turn out dull or discoloured after printing if you do not set the colour settings correctly. In the InDesign CC Basics course you will learn when to choose which colour model, how to keep a corporate colour consistent across print and web, and how to export your document to a print-ready PDF. The same applies to images: you will learn the difference between resolutions for print and web, and which file formats (JPG, TIFF, PSD, GIF) to use as a source file or as a final product. This prevents a printer from rejecting your file or an online publication from loading slowly.

Which file formats and export options are covered in the InDesign CC Basics course, and how do you know which format to use when?

In the InDesign CC Basics course you learn to work with the main image formats: JPG, GIF, TIFF and PSD. You learn which are best saved as a high-quality source file and which are suitable as an end product for print or web. You also cover exporting to PDF, including PDF files with Form Fields, and creating and exporting an eBook (ePub). For print you work with CMYK and pay attention to resolution and DPI settings; for web you choose RGB and a lower resolution. So the difference lies not only in the format, but also in the colour setting and resolution you choose beforehand. After the course you know, for each type of publication from flyer to digital magazine, which combination of format, colour and resolution is appropriate.

InDesign CC Basics course (3 days)

Name: InDesign CC Basics
Price: 1575.0 EUR
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InDesign is the standard for page design and typography. During this open learning day you work at your own pace on flyers, brochures, books and digital publications. You learn the basic functions and discover the powerful possibilities of InDesign CC.

Description

InDesign is the standard for page design and typography. You use it for publications such as books, brochures, flyers, posters and digital magazines. Thanks to its clear interface, the programme is also easily accessible to beginners.

In this course you will learn to work with the InDesign workspace and apply the basic principles. You will set up documents, work with pages and objects and make text flow smoothly. You will work with typography, colour, styles, tables and transparency. You will also import and edit images and shapes.

You gain insight into colour settings and the difference between RGB and CMYK for web, print and corporate identities. You learn what to look out for regarding resolution and DPI, and which file formats (jpg, gif, tiff, psd) are best used as a source file or end product. In addition, you create PDF files with form fields, export an eBook and work with long documents.

You take the course in the Open Learning format, working at your own pace under the guidance of an experienced trainer. You receive a book with exercises and exercise files, which you can use as a reference work after the course.

Topics

During this course you will learn to work with InDesign and discover how to lay out professional publications. The following topics are covered:

Exploring the InDesign workspace
The basic principles of InDesign
Setting up a document and working with pages
Working with objects
Placing, flowing and adjusting text
Applying typography
Working with colour, RGB and CMYK
Working with paragraph and character styles
Importing and editing images and shapes
Creating and formatting tables
Working with transparency
Printing and exporting
Creating PDF files with Form Fields
Creating and exporting an eBook
Working with long documents
Resolution and DPI settings for web and print
File formats such as JPG, GIF, TIFF and PSD
Handy tips and tricks

You agree the depth of the topics with your trainer, based on your own learning objectives and pace.

Result

After this course you work independently with InDesign and produce professional layouts for both print and digital. You set up documents, place text and images, and apply typography, colour and styles in a consistent way.

You will know which colour mode and resolution suit print or web, and you will choose the right file format for your end product. From now on you can create flyers, leaflets, brochures, posters, books and digital magazines yourself, including export to PDF and ePub.

Target audience

This course is intended for anyone who wants to get started with InDesign to design pages themselves. Think of graphic designers, marketing and communications staff, entrepreneurs and freelancers who want to produce their own material.

You learn to design for, among other things:

Flyers and leaflets
Advertisements and posters
Business cards
Books and brochures
Digital magazines and eBooks

No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. It is useful, however, if you are comfortable working with a computer.

Teaching method

You take this course in the open learning format. This means you work through the course material and exercises at your own pace, while an experienced trainer is present in the room to answer your questions immediately. This way you focus on the topics that matter to you and skip what you already know.

You receive a clearly structured book with exercises and exercise files, which you can continue to use as a reference work after the course. The course is taught on PC, but is also suitable if you work with a Mac.

Prior knowledge

You do not need any specific prior knowledge for this course. Can you find your way around a computer and do you have some feeling for design? Then you can get started right away. Experience with other Adobe programmes is useful, but certainly not a requirement.

Comments

During this open learning day you work independently through the material at your own pace, with an experienced trainer in the background for questions and explanation. You decide which InDesign topics you want to explore in more depth, so that your learning objectives take centre stage. Feel free to bring along your own work or examples to practise with.

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...

Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

3 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

21 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

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