INDESIGN TRAINING: COMPLETE 4-DAY COURSE
The complete Adobe InDesign training, spread over four (4) days, offers an intensive immersion designed to make you an expert in page layout, document creation, and professional publishing.
Whether you are new to graphic design, a communication professional, or an experienced publisher, this course will enable you to gain a deep mastery of this industry-leading software.
Our training approach combines structured theoretical sessions, interactive demonstrations, and practical exercises. Through hands-on projects, you will immediately apply the skills you develop. Each day is carefully designed to consolidate previously acquired knowledge while introducing new competenci
Introduction to Adobe InDesign Training
Mastering the InDesign Interface and Workspace
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign software
- Managing workspaces
- Using panels, tools, and menus
- Managing guides and display modes
Creating an InDesign Document
- Setting up formats and margins
- Organizing pages
- Creating multi-column documents
Handling and Managing Frames
- Vector frames
- Image frames
- Text frames
- Placement, alignment, and transformation of frames
- Editing frame containers and content
- Managing frame outlines
Managing Paragraphs in InDesign
- Text formatting using the control bar
- Placing and managing text
- Hyphenation management
- Using paragraph styles
- Text on a path
- Linking and managing text frame options
- Spell checking
Creating and Managing Tables in InDesign
- Creating tables
- Importing tables from Word and Excel
- Formatting cells, rows, and columns
Working with Images
- Using Bridge and Mini Bridge
- Importing and managing images
- Using the Links panel
- Placement, clipping paths, and cropping
- Wrapping text around images
- Image coloring
Managing Color in InDesign
- Creating and editing colors
- Using the Swatches panel
- Swatch libraries
- Creating gradients
- Managing CMYK (four-color) separations
Document Preflight and Verification
- Preflighting the document
- Checking fonts and images
- Overprint preview and separation preview
- Packaging files
- Proofing and exporting
- Managing print preset settings
- Exporting to PDF for print
- Exporting to other formats (Web, SWF, etc.)
Fundamentals Review
- Setting up document and software preferences
- Advanced ICC profile management
- Optimizing workflow
- Working with template files
Advanced Layout Techniques
- Creating and managing master pages
- Managing long documents
- Using sections and chapters
- Automatic frame linking
- Creating books
- Vertical alignment and layer management
Advanced Text Functions
- Text spanning multiple columns
- Using bullets and numbering
- Anchoring objects within text
- Managing tabs and spaces
- Using text variables and special characters
Advanced Text Style Management
- The importance of text styles
- Automatic numbered lists
- Creating nested styles
- Introduction to GREP styles
- Importing styles from Word documents
- Book synchronization
- Creating tables of contents and footnotes
Managing Images and Metadata
- Grid-based image import
- Creating and managing dynamic captions
- Using image metadata effectively
Advanced Color and Table Management
- Managing tints, transparency, and overprinting
- Overprint and trapping settings
- Advanced table layouts
- Import options and applying table and cell styles
Structuring Documents and Managing Metadata
- Creating tables of contents
- Managing indexes
- Working with Indexmatic
- Creating bookmarks
- Managing interactive buttons
Finalizing and Publishing Documents
- Designing book back covers
- Creating preflight profiles
- Quality control before printing
- Exporting for print (PDF)
- Exporting for web and other interactive formats (SWF)
- Printing and final proofing
Recommended Follow-Up Training
Training: InDesign with AI – From Text to Image | Doussou Formation
Autre(s) cours dans cette catégorie
→ Training: Indesign with AI – From text to image
→ Photoshop + Illustrator Training (Private Course)
→ InDesign Training: Mastering the Creation of Long Documents
Préalables :
- Have a solid command of your computer environment, whether on Mac or PC
Objectifs :
- Master professional layout techniques with Adobe InDesign
- Design a variety of documents and communication materials
- Follow interactive demonstrations led by an expert
- Practice through guided, hands-on exercises
- Immediately apply the acquired skills to real-world projects
Montréal :
Québec :
Gatineau / Ottawa :
Moncton :
Classe virtuelle (en ligne) :
1192 $
per participant
Duration :4 day(s), is 28 hours.
Hours: 9 am-5pm, 2 coffee breaks.
Locations: Montreal, Gatineau / Ottawa, Quebec City.
Regular price: 1403 $
*The preferential rate applies if you register at least two participants in the same session.
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