InDesign Advanced Training
InDesign Advanced Training
This Adobe InDesign – Advanced course is designed for users who want to expand their skills and master the software’s advanced features. You will learn how to create complex publications, automate page layouts, produce interactive PDFs, prepare files for professional printing, and leverage the latest AI-powered features to streamline your production workflow.
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The InDesign Advanced 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
- Tous
- Price
- $801 per participant, or $680 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
- Language
- English
Doussou Formation and InDesign Advanced Training: key facts
- Since 2016Doussou Formation has been delivering professional training in Quebec
- 300+specialized courses in our catalogue
- 97 %satisfaction according to client evaluations
- RAP · CPMTAccredited supplier and recognized training organization
Upcoming InDesign Advanced Training sessions
InDesign Advanced Training course outline
Reviewing and Optimizing the Fundamentals
- Advanced page and spread management
- Text frame options
- Automatic page numbering and sections
- Paragraphs, hyphenation and columns
- Paragraph and character styles
- Document layout best practices
Master Pages and Automation
- Creating and managing master pages
- Dynamic text variables
- Advanced layer management
- Organizing complex documents
- Layout automation techniques
Long Documents and Publications
- Automatic tables of contents
- PDF bookmarks
- Sections and chapters
- Automatic text threading
- Anchored objects
- Managing large multi-page documents
Interactive Documents
- Creating interactive buttons
- Hyperlinks
- PDF navigation
- Interactive PDF export
- Preparing documents for digital publishing
Professional Production
- Preparing documents for print
- Advanced color management
- Preflight and quality control
- Overprint settings
- Creating and managing tables
- High-quality PDF export
Artificial Intelligence with Adobe InDesign
- New AI-powered features
- Text-to-image generation
- Integrated image generation
Prices and practical information
Preferred rate
$680 / participant
Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes
Standard price
$801 / 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
- Funding: Doussou Formation is a training organization accredited by the CPMT. For Quebec employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development (payroll over $2M), this course can count toward their 1% training obligation.
Corporate InDesign Advanced Training training
Train your whole team as a private group, on your own documents, at your premises or in a virtual class, on the dates that suit you.
Participant reviews
97% satisfaction (end-of-course evaluations, 120 evaluations) · Read all testimonials
Frequently asked questions about the InDesign Advanced Training course
Who is the Adobe InDesign – Advanced course for?
This course is designed for graphic designers, layout artists, publishing professionals, marketing specialists, and anyone looking to expand their Adobe InDesign skills to create complex, professional-quality publications.
What are the prerequisites for this course?
It is recommended that participants have completed the Adobe InDesign – Fundamentals course or possess equivalent experience in creating and designing documents with Adobe InDesign.
What topics are covered during the course?
The course covers advanced Adobe InDesign features, including master pages, text variables, long-document production, interactive PDFs, Preflight, print preparation, and the latest AI-powered features designed to improve productivity.
Does the course include hands-on exercises?
Yes. Each module includes practical exercises and real-world projects that allow participants to apply advanced techniques in professional publishing scenarios.
Is the course available online and in person?
Yes. The Adobe InDesign – Advanced course is available both in person and online with a live instructor, allowing you to choose the learning format that best suits your needs.
Why take this InDesign Advanced Training course
Objectives: what you will be able to do
- Develop an advanced understanding of Adobe InDesign’s professional layout techniques.
- Create complex publications for both print and digital distribution.
- Increase your productivity using Adobe InDesign’s advanced features and AI-powered tools.
Prerequisites
This course is intended for users who already have a solid understanding of the core features of Adobe InDesign. It is recommended that participants have completed the Adobe InDesign – Fundamentals course or possess equivalent experience in creating and designing professional documents.
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