In this InDesign CC Basics course you learn to work with pages, typography, colour, styles and images. You design flyers, folders, books and digital magazines from A to Z.
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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.
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.
During this course you will learn to work with InDesign and discover how to lay out professional publications. The following topics are covered:
You agree the depth of the topics with your trainer, based on your own learning objectives and pace.
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.
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:
No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. It is useful, however, if you are comfortable working with a computer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
3 training days. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
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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.
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
“Learned an enormous amount in three days! It is an 'unusual' way of learning because you also work a great deal in your own book with your own assignments. But the advantage is that you carry out all the actions yourself (and therefore pick things up better), and you can work at your own pace. Because I already had a little experience with the program, I was able to go through some things quickly.”
“I found the high degree of independence, as well as working at my own pace during the course, very pleasant.”
"Good course, learned a lot. Everyone works at their own pace, which is pleasant. Getting started on the exercises straight away means you remember what you have learned better."
“Short, fast course to get started with InDesign, interesting and instructive”
“The location is magnificent and the open character of the course appeals to me enormously. You can work at your own pace with individual guidance from an expert trainer.”
“InDesign is a very broad program. Our goal beforehand was to develop and lay out a promotional leaflet. After 3 days of training we managed to do this and we were able to safeguard our company's house style. This gives us confidence for the future and we hope to be able to develop more and more ourselves and be less dependent on an external party for the attractive design of our communication materials.”
“I had a three-day InDesign course with good content. Personally, I had not expected that I would be able to apply the extensive knowledge I gained in practice within three days. The competent and professional approach of Learnit, and of the trainer in particular, means that I can get started with InDesign straight away across various projects.”
"Ideal if you want to work with InDesign for the first time. But it is also useful if you already work with InDesign and do not know all the ins and outs. Good professional guidance."
“After an InDesign course at Learnit you know a great deal more about the subject. A good starting point to build on further.”
“As an introductory/basic lesson, very instructive!”
“The location is magnificent and the open character of the course appeals to me enormously. You can work at your own pace with individual guidance from an expert trainer.”
“This is an excellent course. Small groups with plenty of attention to help you personally.”
“Good course. You are well supported by the trainer and receive handy tips while working through the programme at your own pace. It is also nice that you can work on your own projects. That way you can get started with the programme straight away.”
"Good course, learned a lot. Everyone works at their own pace, which is pleasant. Getting started on the exercises straight away means you remember what you have learned better."
“The lessons were taught well by Mike, who explains all the course material clearly. Small class. Your own pace, simply a pleasure to work.”
"Enjoyable, practical course."
“If you have never worked with InDesign, this course is an excellent start. You learn a great deal in a short time and apply it straight away in the programme.”
“I found the high degree of independence, as well as working at my own pace during the course, very pleasant.”
"Very inspiring and very clear. The questions and the level of the participants were catered for very well."
“I had a three-day InDesign course with good content. Personally, I had not expected that I would be able to apply the extensive knowledge I gained in practice within three days. The competent and professional approach of Learnit, and of the trainer in particular, means that I can get started with InDesign straight away across various projects.”
"A highly capable trainer with broad expertise. The facilities are perfectly in order. A teaching day (7 hours) is just long enough to stay focused"
“A course with 'Classroom in a book' as its basis is very useful for teams. Certainly when knowledge and experience vary. Learnit provides good trainers who really add something.”
“All staff in the Publications department of Oad Reizen took a four-day InDesign course through Learnit. We had indicated in advance what our learning objectives were and had sent some examples of what we would want to be able to produce as a minimum after taking the course. That was certainly achieved! Everything was explained to us clearly and we also picked up a great many tips, which means we can work with InDesign more easily and more effectively! I can recommend this course to anyone who works with InDesign.”
"A good, positive impression of the webinar and of the course."
“It was very pleasant that it was self-study. That allowed me to work at my own pace. But the trainer was always on hand to give extra explanation and tips. The book and accompanying assignments were clear enough to follow everything properly.”
“The advantage of this way of training is that you work with the material yourself. This means you learn to apply what you're taught straight away, but with the guidance of a good trainer. Highly recommended.”
“CS5 InDesign: the perfect course for getting to grips with every aspect you need, at your own pace, within a few days.”
“InDesign is a very broad program. Our goal beforehand was to develop and lay out a promotional leaflet. After 3 days of training we managed to do this and we were able to safeguard our company's house style. This gives us confidence for the future and we hope to be able to develop more and more ourselves and be less dependent on an external party for the attractive design of our communication materials.”
“They were three very enjoyable and instructive days. It gives you a good foundation. Just make sure you keep that foundation up.”
“Learned an enormous amount in three days! It is an 'unusual' way of learning because you also work a great deal in your own book with your own assignments. But the advantage is that you carry out all the actions yourself (and therefore pick things up better), and you can work at your own pace. Because I already had a little experience with the program, I was able to go through some things quickly.”
"Ideal if you want to work with InDesign for the first time. But it is also useful if you already work with InDesign and do not know all the ins and outs. Good professional guidance."
“Short, fast course to get started with InDesign, interesting and instructive”
“A good, practical course that takes your wishes and possibilities into account.”
“Very good, the trainer had selected chapters for me that were relevant to my learning objective. Very nice that I could set my own pace. The trainer was pleasant to deal with, driven, knowledgeable and helpful. Compliments! The facilities were excellent and the lunch was very well arranged. Very professional; I was even able to postpone the course free of charge and had excellent contact with the organisation about this.”
“Taking this course was very valuable for me. Very good explanation and guidance from the trainer, and I found the training location in the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ a very pleasant venue.”
“After an InDesign course at Learnit you know a great deal more about the subject. A good starting point to build on further.”
“Very intensive course, you get to work on things yourself with support from a trainer. Small groups, so you get plenty of attention.”
“Good course with good information provision regarding registration, accessibility and so on. Good location with a well-catered lunch, and coffee and tea are always ready! It is helpful to have at least some (minimal) experience beforehand so that you come well prepared.”
“Adobe InDesign CS6 Basics was a good course for me. The course book gives clear assignments that you can work through at your own pace. In addition, the trainer is available for specific questions and to translate the course to your own practice, so that you can actually put it to use once you are back at work. I can certainly recommend the course.”
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.
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