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Adobe InDesign Training: Advanced

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Unlock the full potential of InDesign and take your design skills to the next level with our Advanced InDesign course. Perfect for experienced designers and those seeking to master complex layouts and special effects, this comprehensive course will help you streamline your workflow and create stunning designs with ease. Learn advanced techniques for typography, master page layouts, interactive documents, and more, and take your InDesign skills to new heights.

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

3 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Advanced

Cost

(ex VAT)

Company: £515
Self-funding: £435
Online: £395

Adobe InDesign
Training: Advanced

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

3 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Advanced

Cost (ex VAT)

Company £515

Self-funding
£435

Online £395

Overview of the course

Take your InDesign skills to the next level with our advanced course, designed for experienced users looking to enhance their design expertise. Our expert trainers will guide you through advanced techniques and tools to help you create stunning layouts and publications with ease.

In this comprehensive three-day course, you’ll learn to work with advanced typography, master page layouts, style sheets, and long documents, all while exploring essential design concepts such as hierarchy, grid systems, and composition. You’ll also learn to incorporate interactive elements such as hyperlinks, multimedia, and animations to create dynamic digital publications.

Our advanced course is tailored for those in the marketing, advertising, and design industries who need to create high-quality print and digital materials for their clients. With practical hands-on exercises and individual attention from our trainers, you’ll leave the course feeling confident and equipped with the skills to take your InDesign projects to the next level.

Dates

Next Course Date: 14 April, 2025

This course runs over three consecutive days. The next available start dates are listed below.

Upcoming dates:

14 April, 2025
20 July, 2025
11 November, 2025

If the training dates listed here don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.

To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here

Course outline

Here is what you will learn on this InDesign course in more detail. Click the topics to explore what is covered in each section.

Advanced Interactive Actions

How to add animation effects by using the Animation Panel
Testing the Animation presets
Delay animations and play elements together by using the Timing Panel
Creating complex Object States with multi-purpose Action Buttons
Adding and testing hyperlinks
Setting up Page Transition

Creating Advanced Object Styles

Opacity control for transparent objects
Understanding Blending Modes
Turning images Black and White in InDesign
Colourising Images by using the Colour Blending Mode
Adding dimension to action buttons with the Bevel and emboss effects

Advanced Text Frame Options

Auto-size options for text frames
Balancing the Column Height automatically
Adding fill colours and spacing to text boxes by using Inset Spacing
Hot corner resizing shortcuts
Using Anchor Objects to anchor images to a certain part of the text

GREP Logic

Understanding Global Regular Expression Print
Formatting text easily by finding and replacing fonts
Creating a GREP query for automated search
Using GREP styles
Fixing text errors

Footnotes

The purpose of using Footnotes
Adding Footnotes to text
Editing Footnotes with the Footnote Options
Shortcuts

Scripts and Plugins

Scripts Panel
Sample scripts
Using scripts and plugins

Snippets and Libraries

Understanding the purpose of Scripts and Plugins
Sample scripts by using the Script panel
Recommended plugins for InDesign

Conditional Text

Using conditional text for alternative content
Setting up conditions
Automatically adding and removing pages

Adobe Certified Professional Exam (ACP)

What to expect on the exam day
Sample questions
Practice

Work Samples

Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this InDesign course. Click the thumbnails to see more.

Working with Selections

You will learn how to create accurate selections so that you can isolate a subject from the background.

Adjustment Layers

Instead of applying an adjustment to the entire image, you will learn how to do this selectively by using adjustment layers.

Retouching Skin

One of the most common uses of Photoshop is Skin Retouching. You will learn the best practices to ensure your image looks natural.

Working with Layers

Layers allow you to create complex compositions with endless possibilities. You will learn the ins and outs of how layers work.

Advanced Selections

Creating accurate selections mean that you can remove any background. Learn how to create perfect selections around hair and more.

Typography

Text is a crucial element in any design. Learn the foundations of typography and create a professional looking poster.

What's included?

Together with this course, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.

Course Certification

At the end of your InDesign training, you will receive a certificate of completion to demonstrate your competence in using Adobe InDesign. Your certificate will be approved by one of our Adobe Certified Instructors

Lifetime Support

After your InDesign training, you will have access to our technical email and phone support for a lifetime (yes, you read that right). You can contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your course.

Course Notes

As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given exercise files and notes that you can take away with you. Because, let’s admit, nobody enjoys going through a software manual.

Training Videos

After attending a classroom or online InDesign training course, you will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days. All of our online training videos are produced by our instructors in partnership with digidemy.com

Free Class Retake

Once you complete your InDesign course, you can come back and attend the same training for free within 24 months. This is particularly useful to fill some gaps in your knowledge or if you would just like to refresh your skills and get a little more practice.

Course Recording

During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to in the future. These recordings will be yours to keep forever and they will be an invaluable resource for your continued learning after the training.

As well as the certificate of completion that you will get at the end of your course, you will also have the option to take the official Adobe Certified Professional exam for an additional fee of £100. The ACP is the industry-recognised certification which proves that you have the in-demand and job-ready skills!

Offers

We want to provide you with the best possible Adobe InDesign training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.

Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not truly satisfied with your Adobe InDesign training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.

Early Bird Discount

Book this course three months in advance and receive a 15% discount.

Group Bookings

If you book two people to attend the course on the same dates, you get a 5% discount. For three people the discount is 10% and for four or more people it is 15%.

Schools and Non-profits

If you work for an educational or non-profit organisation, you get a 15% discount.

Instalment Plans

We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your Adobe InDesign training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.

Want to learn more than one software?

This InDesign course is also included in the Design Bundle. If you'd like to learn more than just InDesign, be sure to check out our Design Bundle below.

Design Bundle

The top three applications in any designer's arsenal are Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This bundle teaches you all three.

View Bundle

Reviews

Watch what our students had to say about their experiences after attending this InDesign training course

FAQ

Couldn’t find the answer to you question? These might help.

Where does the classroom training take place?

Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.

We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.

What time does the course start / finish?

The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.

How big are the classes?

We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.

What's the booking procedure?

When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.

Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.

When do I need to make the payment?

Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.

How can I pay for my course?

You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.

Can I use my own laptop on the training?

If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.

Can I use my own files during the course?

If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.

How does the online training work?

Overview: Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.

The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.

Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.

Can I postpone my booking to another date?

Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.

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