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Adobe InDesign Training: The Basics

Adobe InDesign Training: The Basics

Training Description

This Adobe InDesign training course will help you develop the essential skills needed to create professional documents for print and digital distribution. You will explore the software interface, its main workspace panels, and page-layout best practices for producing clear, structured, and consistent documents.

Throughout the course, you will learn to create and organize multipage documents, format text using styles, integrate images, design tables, manage colors, automate tasks with InDesign’s advanced features, and prepare your files for professional-quality PDF export.

You will also explore the latest artificial intelligence features built into Adobe InDesign, which allow you to generate images directly within your layouts and accelerate your creative process.

Recognized as the industry standard for desktop publishing (DTP), Adobe InDesign is used to create brochures, catalogues, magazines, reports, leaflets, posters, and other professional communication materials.

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The Adobe InDesign Training course at a glance

Length
2 days
Schedule
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Format
Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
Audience
Graphic designers, communications professionals, and marketing specialists.
Price
$449 per participant, or $381 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
Language
English

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Adobe InDesign Training course outline

Introduction to Adobe InDesign Training

  • Exploring the interface and main panels
  • Creating and configuring a document
  • Navigating the workspace
  • Customizing the work environment

Creating and Managing Text Frames

  • Creating and editing text frames
  • Importing content from Word and text files
  • Linking text frames
  • Organizing text into columns
  • Using the baseline grid

Formatting Text

  • Formatting characters and paragraphs
  • Managing hyphenation and justification
  • Creating and applying paragraph styles
  • Importing styles from another document
  • Using the spell checker
  • Adding paragraph rules

Organizing Pages and Documents

  • Managing pages and spreads
  • Creating parent pages
  • Adding automatic page numbering
  • Managing document sections

Graphic Formatting and Colors

  • Creating and managing colors
  • Using the Swatches panel
  • Creating gradients
  • Importing swatches between documents

Automation and Advanced Features

  • Creating text on a path
  • Creating tab stops
  • Automatically generating a table of contents
  • Wrapping text around objects
  • Packaging a document
  • Introduction to generative AI features in InDesign

Creating and Formatting Tables

  • Creating tables
  • Importing tables from Word and Excel
  • Formatting cells, rows, and columns
  • Applying table and cell styles

Preparing and Exporting a Document

  • Performing preflight checks
  • Checking fonts and links
  • Exporting to PDF for print and digital use
  • Selecting the appropriate export settings for the project

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Prices and practical information

Preferred rate

$381 / participant

Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes

Standard price

$449 / participant

Businesses and individuals · plus taxes

Practical information

  • Length: 2 days
  • Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Format: Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
  • Payment: online (PayPal or card) when registering, or by invoice for organizations

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Frequently asked questions about the Adobe InDesign Training course

What Is the Adobe InDesign Training Course?

The Adobe InDesign: The Basics course offered by Doussou Formation helps you develop the essential skills needed to create professional documents for print and digital distribution. You will learn to design brochures, catalogues, leaflets, reports, and other communication materials with polished layouts.

Who Is This Training Course For?

This course is designed for beginners, graphic designers, marketing and communications professionals, and anyone interested in learning how to use Adobe InDesign to create professional documents. No previous experience with the software is required.

What Topics Are Covered?

The course covers the InDesign interface, multipage document creation, text formatting, styles, tables, colors, image integration, parent pages, automatic page numbering, PDF export, and an introduction to the artificial intelligence features built into Adobe InDesign.

Is the Training Available Online or In Person?

Yes. This course is available in person or in a virtual classroom with a live instructor, allowing participants to ask questions and complete exercises throughout the training.

How Can I Register for the Training?

You can register directly through our website:
Register for the Adobe InDesign Training Course,
or contact our team by phone or email for additional information or a quote tailored to your needs.

Why take this Adobe InDesign Training course

Objectives: what you will be able to do

Create professional documents using Adobe InDesign and its essential page-layout tools. You will be able to format text, manage styles, organize multipage documents, create tables, integrate images, use automation features, and prepare files for print or digital distribution. You will also explore InDesign’s built-in artificial intelligence features to optimize your workflow.

Our teaching approach combines guided demonstrations with hands-on exercises. Throughout the course, participants complete projects inspired by real-world professional situations, allowing them to immediately apply the concepts covered. Working files and detailed course materials are provided so participants can recreate the exercises, reinforce their learning, and continue practising after the course.

Prerequisites

This training course is designed for beginners and users who want to develop a solid foundation in Adobe InDesign.

No previous knowledge of the software is required. However, participants should be comfortable using a computer—including managing files and using a keyboard and mouse—to complete the exercises successfully.

What is included

  • Course materials and exercise files for each participant
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Optional personalized coaching after the course
  • In public in-person sessions:
    • Tea and coffee
    • Lunch at a nearby restaurant
    • Parking (in some cities)
    • Wi-Fi access

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