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.
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
Suggested Additional Training
Training: InDesign with AI – From Text to Image
Other course(s) in this category
→ Training: Adobe Premiere Pro
→ Master UX/UI Design – From Wireframes to Prototypes in Figma or XD
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can register directly through our website:
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or contact our team by phone or email for additional information or a quote tailored to your needs.
Prerequisites:
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.Objectives:
By the End of the Adobe InDesign Training, You Will Be Able To:
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.Adobe InDesign Training Approach
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.Need professional support?
Beyond training, our experts can support you with implementation, optimization, and the hands-on delivery of your projects.
- Post-training support, coaching, and guidance
- Implementation of tools and best practices
- Process optimization and automation
- One-time intervention or tailored engagement
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This training may also be offered in the evening or spread over several weeks, with one daytime session per week.
Let us know what schedule or pace would work best for you. We will review the possibilities based on the instructor's availability.
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Pricing
Practical information
- Duration: 2 day(s)
- Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (2 coffee breaks + 1-hour lunch)
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Format:
- Online (live virtual classroom)
- Or in person, depending on availability
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Why Choose Adobe InDesign?
Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard software for designing print and digital documents. It enables users to create brochures, catalogues, magazines, books, reports, leaflets, posters, and many other communication materials with precise, professional layouts.
With its powerful tools for typography, styles, tables, images, and multipage documents, InDesign makes it easier to create consistent publications—even for highly complex projects. Its integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, such as Photoshop and Illustrator, makes it an essential tool for graphic designers, agencies, and marketing teams.
Recent versions of InDesign also include artificial intelligence features that enable users to generate images directly within their layouts. These features accelerate the creative process while providing extensive customization options.
In short, Adobe InDesign is the ideal tool for creating professional documents, improving the quality of your publications, and optimizing your production workflow—whether for publishing, communications, or marketing projects.
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