InDesign

Adobe InDesign Training:
Fast Track Gold

Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced Levels

Become an Adobe InDesign expert in this eight-day intensive course. Learn everything from layouts and typography to interactive documents and advanced publishing workflows. Create professional print and digital publications with confidence.

Adobe InDesign Training: Fast Track Gold

Course Overview

The InDesign Fast Track Gold course offers a comprehensive training program over eight days, covering all levels of Adobe InDesign from beginner to advanced. You will gain in-depth knowledge of layout design, typography, colour management, and interactive publishing, ensuring you have the skills needed to create professional documents for print and digital platforms.

Taught by experienced and certified instructors at our training studios in London or remotely online, the course combines hands-on exercises with practical examples, allowing you to apply your learning to real-world projects. You will explore advanced techniques such as multi-page layouts, complex typography, interactive elements, automation tools, and digital publishing workflows.

Throughout the course, you’ll also learn best practices for streamlining your workflow and managing larger projects like books, magazines, and marketing materials. With personalised guidance from expert trainers, you’ll leave the course confident in your ability to tackle complex InDesign projects and produce professional-quality work efficiently.

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Dates

Next course starts on:5 Oct 2026
This course runs across three levels. Start dates for each level are listed below.

Beginner Level

2 consecutive days
23 Nov 2026
20 Jan 2027
22 Mar 2027
24 May 2027
5 Jul 2027
7 Sept 2027
1 Nov 2027
9 Dec 2027
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Intermediate Level

3 consecutive days
25 Nov 2026
25 Jan 2027
24 Mar 2027
26 May 2027
7 Jul 2027
9 Sept 2027
3 Nov 2027
20 Dec 2027
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Advanced Level

3 consecutive days
5 Oct 2026
24 Feb 2027
30 Mar 2027
12 Jul 2027
8 Nov 2027
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If the training dates listed here don't suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a tailored training bundle for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the courses. To find more about our Tailored Training courses,click here.

Outline

Here is what you will learn in the Adobe InDesign Training: Fast Track Gold in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

Certifications

This bundle includes courses that prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams.

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Along with your certificate of completion, you’ll have the option to take the official Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam for £175 + VAT. This globally recognised certification highlights your creative expertise and proves your job-ready skills. Select the exam option when booking to include it with your course.

Testimonials

Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.

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Advanced Adobe InDesign course exceeded expectations

Working through automation and digital publishing made a huge difference to my workflow. I can now build complex documents faster and with much better accuracy.

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Adam FisherSenior Copywriter

Really valuable InDesign training

This Advanced InDesign course showed me how to manage book layouts, create automated tables of contents, and work with indexes. It has transformed my workflow.

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Melissa BaptisteBook Designer

Advanced skills explained clearly

The Advanced Adobe InDesign training helped me produce interactive documents and presentations that impressed clients. It was clear, structured, and practical.

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Fatima AliMarketing Manager

Fantastic advanced InDesign training

I wanted to move from intermediate skills to professional publishing workflows. This course taught me about automation, GREP, and advanced layout controls.

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Hassan MahmoudEditorial Intern

InDesign at a professional level

The Advanced Adobe InDesign course was exactly what I needed. I can now automate styles, manage long documents, and create professional print-ready files.

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Khaled MansourCreative Director

Advanced InDesign course was brilliant

Managing academic publications and large documents now feels far more straightforward. The course helped me streamline references and workflows, and I’m getting much more out of InDesign as a result.

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Thomas GreenMedia Teacher

Pushed my InDesign skills further

I learned how to create complex advertising layouts, use conditional text, and prepare files for digital publishing. The Advanced InDesign training was excellent.

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Kieran O’ConnellAdvertising Creative

Advanced Adobe InDesign training worth every minute

I learned how to design polished annual reports and corporate publications using workflows that reflect real projects. The hands-on approach made everything easy to apply straight away.

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Nick LaneCommunications Officer

Made me much more efficient in InDesign

The Advanced InDesign course showed me shortcuts, automation techniques, and advanced layout features that cut my design time in half.

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Peter AdamsSenior Designer

InDesign advanced skills for professionals

The Advanced Adobe InDesign training was very practical. I learned how to handle complex book layouts, create indexes, and manage cross-references.

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Imogen ClarkePublishing Assistant

Great for advanced InDesign users

Getting to grips with automation, nested styles, and preparing files for large print runs really changed how I work. It’s a great course for anyone serious about publishing.

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Rami NasserEditorial Designer

InDesign feels second nature now

The Advanced Adobe InDesign course explained interactive PDFs, advanced typography, and digital publishing. I now create corporate documents that look highly professional.

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Hannah RobertsMarketing Consultant

Advanced Adobe InDesign training exceeded expectations

This course was perfect for learning how to manage long documents, build templates, and streamline workflows. It has made my design process much faster and more efficient.

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Stefan IonescuArt Director

Exactly what I needed for professional layouts

The Advanced InDesign course covered automation, GREP styles, and advanced master page techniques. I can now handle complex design projects with ease.

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Laura KensingtonGraphic Designer

Advanced InDesign course was a game changer

This Advanced Adobe InDesign training showed me how to manage large documents, use automation, and prepare files for professional publishing. It took my skills to an industry-standard level.

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Tariq MalikPublishing Manager

Learned so many useful InDesign skills

The InDesign intermediate course gave me the skills I needed to produce professional press kits and promotional materials. It was a smooth step up from the beginner course and filled in a lot of gaps for me.

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Camille LaurentPR Consultant

Intermediate InDesign training was fantastic

This course showed me how to build booklets, use master pages properly, and export documents correctly. It’s made InDesign a much more practical tool for producing educational materials.

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Daniel WrightTeacher

Very practical and hands-on InDesign course

This intermediate InDesign training gave me a solid workflow for producing professional reports and proposals. The sessions were engaging and full of genuinely useful, practical advice.

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Vincent RenardCopywriter

Great InDesign training for real-world projects

I enrolled in the intermediate InDesign course to improve the quality of my design presentations. The focus on advanced document setup, grid systems, and exporting has been extremely useful in my day-to-day work.

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Roberto MarinoUX Designer

Highly recommend for professionals

This InDesign intermediate training proved especially useful for producing clean, professional reports and newsletters. Learning how to use grids and styles properly made a big difference to my layouts.

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Freddie TurnerDigital Marketing Specialist

Great step up from the beginner course

Moving beyond the basics, this InDesign course gave me the confidence to design full multi-page documents. Creating clean, professional layouts now feels straightforward rather than daunting.

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Daniel MooreStudent – Media & Publishing

Much more confident with InDesign

This InDesign intermediate course was very hands-on and easy to apply. I learned how to design catalogues, refine layouts, and prepare files for both print and digital use.

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Chris PatelSmall Business Owner

Intermediate InDesign course exceeded expectations

Learning how to use styles and automation has completely changed the way I work in InDesign. I now create magazines and reports far more efficiently.

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Rachel MurrayEditorial Assistant

Really useful InDesign training

The course made a real difference to the way I approach brochures, posters, and campaign visuals. Working with layers, colour management, and more complex layouts in InDesign now feels intuitive.

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Imogen PrescottMarketing Coordinator

Took my InDesign skills to the next level

Although I already understood the basics, this intermediate InDesign course helped me master grids, advanced text formatting, and preparing files for print. The content was practical, relevant, and clearly aligned with industry workflows.

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Olivier PerrinGraphic Designer

From basic to professional design

This InDesign course made a big difference to my presentation work. Using advanced layout tools, my architectural boards are now cleaner, more professional, and far more visually consistent.

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Daniel ScottArchitecture Student

Brilliant for building confidence in InDesign

I took this course to improve my book layout skills and found it extremely useful. Learning how to work with styles, anchored objects, and large documents has made my InDesign workflow much more efficient.

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Stephen CrossPublishing Assistant

InDesign skills upgraded

I found this InDesign course to be a great step forward. Learning how to use master pages properly, build more complex layouts, and export print-ready files has made my work far more polished.

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Colin BarrettFreelance Designer

Intermediate InDesign course was exactly what I needed

The Intermediate Adobe InDesign training helped me move beyond the basics. I can now create multi-page brochures, apply advanced styles, and use grids effectively. It made my work so much more professional.

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Elena MarkovicMarketing Executive

Very hands-on and practical InDesign training

The InDesign beginner course focused heavily on practical tasks, making it easy to learn. I can now produce professional newsletters and reports for clients with confidence.

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Anna BennettCopywriter

Beginner InDesign course that delivers

This training explained all the fundamentals like grids, typography, and document setup. I can now produce professional layouts for my university projects.

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Luke BennettStudent – Graphic Design

InDesign basics explained perfectly

The Beginner InDesign course gave me confidence to create design portfolios and mood boards. Adobe InDesign feels much more approachable now.

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Lydia MooreInterior Designer

Brilliant for complete beginners

I joined the Beginner Adobe InDesign training to learn how to create branded social content and guides. The course was well-paced and easy to follow.

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Jonathan JamesSocial Media Manager

Made InDesign simple to understand

The Beginner InDesign course taught me all the basics like paragraph styles, image placement, and master pages. It’s exactly what I needed for my publishing internship.

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Sandeep SinghPublishing Intern

Very beginner-friendly InDesign course

With no previous experience in InDesign, this course gave me a clear introduction to page layouts, text formatting, and exporting documents correctly. I’d highly recommend it to anyone starting out.

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Madeleine AshcroftWeb Designer

Exactly what I needed for my work

The Beginner Adobe InDesign course gave me the skills to create professional flyers and brochures for campaigns. It was relevant, practical, and easy to apply.

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Amelia BrownMarketing Assistant

Clear and practical InDesign training

This course showed me how to use InDesign for educational materials like booklets and worksheets. The Beginner InDesign training was very practical and easy to follow.

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George AllenTeacher

InDesign finally feels accessible

The Beginner InDesign course explained layouts, grids, and typography in a very structured way. I no longer feel intimidated by Adobe InDesign.

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Holly RichardsGraphic Design Student

A must for complete beginners

The Beginner Adobe InDesign course gave me all the basic tools like page setup, styles, and exporting PDFs. It was very useful and beginner-friendly.

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Michael ThompsonSmall Business Owner

Beginner InDesign training exceeded my expectations

The training was well paced and focused on real-world tasks. I can now design press releases and newsletters confidently in Adobe InDesign.

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Charlotte EvansPR Executive

InDesign basics finally make sense

I tried to learn InDesign online but always got lost. This beginner training explained the essentials like master pages and text frames so clearly. I can now create e-books and reports with ease.

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Sarah WhitfieldContent Creator

A great foundation in Adobe InDesign

I joined the Beginner InDesign course to improve my presentation boards. The training covered grids, text layouts, and exporting files. It was exactly what I needed for my university projects.

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Harry ThompsonArchitecture Student

Beginner InDesign training made everything simple

I had never used Adobe InDesign before, but this beginner course explained everything step by step. From setting up documents to working with text and images, I now feel confident creating professional designs.

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James WalkerFreelance Designer

Perfect introduction to InDesign

The Beginner Adobe InDesign course gave me a clear understanding of layouts, typography, and basic tools. I can now design brochures and flyers for my company without relying on templates. This InDesign training was the perfect starting point.

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Frances HowardMarketing Coordinator

Meet Your Instructors

Simon Dry

Simon Dry

Simon is a fantastic graphic designer with a career spanning three decades in consultancy, design, art direction and production. After a successful career in creative direction, Simon now focuses on sharing his knowledge with others.

Szabina Zoller

Szabina Zoller

Szabina is one of the most talented and loved instructors, specialising in Adobe's design applications. As well as being an Adobe Certified Pro, her love for sharing her knowledge with others is what makes her an exceptional teacher.

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free

FAQs

Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.

  • No prior experience is required. Our courses guide you step by step, whether you’re completely new to layout design or looking to improve your existing skills.

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For those who want complete mastery of Adobe InDesign, Docklands Media’s Fast Track Gold InDesign training delivers an intensive, end-to-end learning experience. This course combines beginner, intermediate, and advanced training to provide a deep and practical understanding of the software.

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