Adobe InDesign Training: Advanced

Perfect your layout design skills in this three-day Advanced InDesign course. Master complex layouts, interactive documents, GREP styles, advanced typography, and multimedia elements to produce polished, professional projects. Join now and refine your InDesign expertise.

Adobe InDesign Training: Advanced

Course Overview

The Adobe InDesign Advanced Course is a three-day intensive training designed for experienced users who want to refine their skills and create complex, professional-quality layouts. Delivered at our London training centre or online, the course focuses on advanced typography, master pages, interactive documents, and workflow optimisation.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to create highly structured, multi-page layouts while maintaining design consistency across large documents. You’ll also explore GREP styles, object styles, conditional text, and advanced frame options, ensuring your designs are both dynamic and efficient to produce. Practical exercises allow you to apply these techniques to real-world projects.

In addition to layout and typography skills, this course covers interactive elements such as hyperlinks, multimedia integration, animations, and advanced object states. You’ll also learn how to optimise your documents for print and digital delivery, using advanced preflighting, export, and publishing techniques. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and technical ability to produce polished, professional publications for any medium.

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Dates

Next course starts on:5 Oct 2026

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 course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course. To find more about our Tailored Training courses,
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Course Outline

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

What’s Included in Your Course

Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.

Course Certification

Course Certification

Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in Adobe Indesign.

Lifetime Support

Lifetime Support

Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Adobe Indesign course.

Free Course Retake

Free Course Retake

Need a refresher? Retake the same Adobe Indesign course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.

Course Materials & Videos

Course Materials & Videos

Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.

ACP Exam Logo

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.

Offers & Discounts

We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your Adobe Indesign course more accessible and affordable.

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.

Early Bird Discount

Early Bird Discount

Book your Adobe Indesign course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your Adobe Indesign course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.

Instalment Plans

Instalment Plans

Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.

Meet Your Instructor

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.

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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PS / AI / ID / AE

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

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
4
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
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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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Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.

Docklands Media’s advanced Adobe InDesign training is designed for experienced users who want to master complex layouts, automation, and professional publishing workflows. This course is ideal for designers working on demanding print and digital projects who want complete control over their documents.

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