Adobe InDesign Level 1
Adobe InDesign is an industry-leading program that takes desktop publishing and design to a new level. The goal of this course is for you to be able to create simple but professional documents that are ready to use for the web and for print.
- 2 Days
- Online or in person
- Private courses available
Course Objectives
- Understand the Interface and change Preferences
- Set up a variety of Documents
- Make use of Columns, Guides and Grids for Layout
- Understand Master Pages and add Page Numbers
- How to Place Graphics and Fitting techniques
- Add and edit Text
- Create your own Objects for a variety of uses
- Create Colours and store in Swatch Libraries
- Add simple Effects such as transparency and shadows
- Quickly change text formatting with Styles
- Create a Table of Contents
- Add Tables
- Export to PDF and Package your project
- Add Interactive Links to PDF pages and webpages
Prerequisites
- Delegates should have a good working knowledge of using a Windows based PC and be confident with using a mouse and keyboard. Delegates should feel at ease performing tasks such as arranging, sizing and switching between Windows.
Included
- Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
- Telephone and Email Support
Course content Back to top
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Introduction
Preferences and Defaults
Changing Units and Increments -
The Workspace
Using the Tools
Using Panels
Opening and closing documents Changing the view
Selecting objects
Saving
Undoing mistakes -
Setting up Documents
Basic layout options
Rulers, Guides, and Grids
Working with Pages and Spreads
Laying out pages with Frames
Master Pages
Numbering pages
Working with Layers -
Working with Graphics
Placing a graphic
Understanding graphic formats
Fitting into Frames
Managing Links and Embedded Images -
Working with Text
Text frames
Adding text
Threading text through frames
Setting text frame properties
Editing text
Finding and changing text
Checking Spelling
Combining text and graphics -
Adding Objects
Shapes and lines
Moving and Locking objects
Changing size, proportions, or orientation
Pathfinder Tool
Grouping commands
Align and Distribute
Compound Paths -
Colour
Colour modes and models
About Process and Spot colours
Working with Swatches
Creating a custom colour
Pantone colours -
Effects
Changing Opacity
Blending Modes
Adding extra Strokes & Fills
Creating Object Styles -
Setting Type
Formatting Characters
Formatting Paragraphs
Controlling Hyphenation and Justification
Character Styles
Finding and changing text formatting
Paragraph Styles
Table of Contents -
Templates
Create a basic template
Save a Template
Edit Template -
Tables
Adding a Table
Formatting Tables
Import a Table from Excel -
Collating and Exporting
Using Preflight
Create a Book
Export to PDF
Packaging Files -
Basic Interactivity
Adding weblinks
Links to other pages
Interactive Page Curl
Public dates and prices Back to top
Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.
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Wednesday 18 November 2026
£595+ VAT
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Monday 10 May 2027
£595+ VAT
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Thursday 1 July 2027
£595+ VAT
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Tuesday 14 September 2027
£595+ VAT
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Wednesday 17 November 2027
£595+ VAT
Can't make these dates? Ask about a private course on a date that suits you.
Training a team?
Run this course privately, on your dates
What delegates say Back to top
“Very good and useful course.”
“Very professional and interesting content that has left me feeling confident in my capabilities”
What were the most useful aspects of the course
“I felt learning about the pathfinder tool and default options the most useful aspect for me. This will save me a lot of time!”
“The course has been of great use to me and designed at the right level for me to follow.”
“Very clear and easy to follow very informative”
“Very good trainer. Highlighted some great features of InDesign”
How would you rate the course materials overall
“Brilliant, showed me everything I need to know going forward”
What were the most useful aspects of the course
“I already knew a bit about indesign but compound paths and gradients were new to me.”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Design frames and images better. Using templates and master pages more efficiently.”
“I think the course was very well ran and was a great experience.”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“I particularly found it helpful how hands on it was and being able to play around on the programme ourselves”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Play more with InDesign and not be scared to use it”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Use the knowledge I have gained to set up master pages making it more effective and consistent”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“Every section of the course was very useful, explained very well. I particularly found useful the gradient and text wrapping bits, as well as setting up styles and contents pages”
Any other comments or recommendations
“Very valuable training. Highly recommend! Trainer is insightful and patient.”
“Brilliant from start to finish.”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“My general usage of InDesign will be much improved! I’m a much more confident and competent user of the platform now, and feel ready to explore other platforms within the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“Learning the correct walkthroughs for processes we do on a regular basis. Knowing the correct terminology to use when speaking to other team members is also great!”
“Very friendly tutor”
“I found the course exceptional”
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Please contact us to discuss your Adobe InDesign Level 1 course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.
Your InDesign course can be delivered online or in-person. You can choose your learning path and delivery style. Learn in-person or online with our virtual classrooms. Your course can be delivered online, at your office or at one of our training venues, it's your choice. Small course sizes. Course materials included. Flexible Adobe InDesign Level 1 course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Many course materials available online using your personal training account. You can master InDesign, please contact us to book a place or get a quote for your Adobe InDesign Level 1 course.
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