Getting started with Adobe InDesign

After attending the Getting Started with Adobe InDesign course, attendees will have a strong understanding of InDesign’s purpose, capabilities, and essential workflows. They will be able to create and edit documents for both print and digital formats, work comfortably within the workspace, and apply core layout techniques. 

Participants will learn how to add and format text, place and adjust images using appropriate file formats, apply colour to page elements, and export a simple print-ready PDF. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the fundamental skills needed to begin creating clear, well-structured layouts using Adobe InDesign. 

 
Session One (3 hours) 

Introduction to InDesign & Document Setup
• Understand what InDesign is and what it’s used for 
• Explore and navigate the InDesign workspace 
• Personalise essential settings 
• Open, view, save and close documents 
• Create new documents for print and digital use 
• Make changes to your document 
• View documents in different ways 
 
 
Session Two (3 hours) 

Building Pages: Text, Images & Core Tools 
• Populate a page with text 
• Apply basic text formatting 
• Place images using correct file formats 
• Resize and fit images within frames 
• Select, move and align frames together 
• Apply colour to elements within a document 
• Export a simple PDF for print 

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

A subsidised rate of £50 is available for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly residents through the SPF Digital Futures Cornwall project. To find out more or check your eligibility, contact shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk or please complete our form to enquire about our subsidised short courses. Once your place is confirmed, you’ll receive a secure payment link along with full instructions.

To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.