Publisher Training
In one day, learn to design flyers, brochures, newsletters and other publications in Microsoft Publisher, and to export or move your existing publications to PDF, Word or PowerPoint.
Flyers, brochures, newsletters, menus, invitations: Microsoft Publisher lets you produce clean, professional-looking documents without advanced design skills. In one day, you learn to structure a publication, place and format text and images, use themes and templates, and prepare a file for print or PDF.
Microsoft has announced the retirement of Publisher in October 2026. The course therefore also shows how to export your existing publications and reuse them in Word or PowerPoint, so your documents stay usable over time.
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The Publisher Training course at a glance
- Length
- 1 day
- Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Format
- Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
- Level
- Beginner
- Audience
- Office professionals, administrative staff, communication coordinators and anyone who creates or maintains printed materials in Publisher without a design background.
- Software
- Microsoft Publisher on Windows (Publisher is not available on Mac); Word and PowerPoint for the migration module
- Price
- $490 per participant, or $424 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
- Language
- English
Doussou Formation and Publisher 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 Publisher Training sessions
This course is offered on request: tell us your availability and we will schedule a date for you or your team, online, in class or at your workplace. Request a date.
Publisher Training course outline
Getting Started with Microsoft Publisher
- Overview of the interface and navigation logic
- Key differences between Publisher and a word processor
- Customizing the workspace
- Publisher’s retirement: what it means for your files
Structuring a Professional Document
- Choosing a layout and using the built-in templates
- Preparing and managing pages
- Guides and layout rulers
- Master pages, page numbers, headers and footers
- Themes: colour schemes and font sets
Managing Text Content
- Creating and organizing text boxes
- Formatting text and paragraphs; styles
- Columns and linked text boxes
- Wrapping text around objects
- Importing text from Word and other sources
Images, Graphics and Tables
- Inserting and adjusting images
- Shapes, borders, shadows, rotation and effects
- WordArt and drop caps
- Layering and alignment
- Inserting and formatting tables
Preparing for Print and Export
- Using the Design Checker
- Setting up a document for professional printing
- Printer settings and colour separation options
- Exporting to PDF or XPS
Exporting and Migrating Existing Publications
- Archiving publications as PDF
- Saving pages as images and reusing text and pictures
- Rebuilding a flyer or newsletter in Word or PowerPoint: text boxes, shapes, themes and templates
- Planning the migration of your recurring documents
Prices and practical information
Preferred rate
$424 / participant
Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes
Standard price
$490 / participant
Businesses and individuals · plus taxes
Practical information
- Length: 1 day
- 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.
- Equipment: A Windows computer with Microsoft Publisher installed. Online: a stable internet connection and, ideally, two screens.
Corporate Publisher 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 Publisher Training course
Is Publisher still available?
Microsoft announced that Publisher would be retired in October 2026, with support ending and the application no longer included in Microsoft 365. Publications you have already created remain your files. This course helps you work with them efficiently and export them so they stay usable.
How can I move my publications to Word or PowerPoint?
The simplest approach is to save each publication as a PDF for archiving and printing, then rebuild the documents you update regularly in Word or PowerPoint, reusing your text, images and colours. Both applications offer text boxes, shapes, themes and templates suited to flyers, brochures and newsletters. The course covers this step by step.
Why take a Publisher course now?
Many organizations still maintain brochures, newsletters and forms created in Publisher. The course helps you update them quickly, produce clean print files and plan their move to other tools at your own pace.
Do I need design experience?
No. Basic Windows skills are enough. Templates, guides and themes help you produce professional-looking documents from the start.
What should I take next?
PowerPoint Training: Master the Art of Impactful Presentations, or Canva Training: Design Presentations and Icons, two good options for creating visual documents going forward.
Why take this Publisher Training course
Objectives: what you will be able to do
- navigate the Publisher interface and understand how it differs from a word processor;
- structure a publication with templates, guides, master pages, headers, footers and page numbers;
- create, link and format text boxes, columns and styles;
- insert and arrange images, shapes, WordArt and tables;
- apply consistent colour schemes and font sets with themes;
- check a publication and export it to PDF or for professional printing;
- save existing publications in formats you can reuse in Word, PowerPoint or other tools.
Prerequisites
Comfort with the Windows environment (navigation, folders, file management). No prior knowledge of Publisher, design or layout is required.
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
Concrete result
You leave with a finished flyer and a multi-page brochure or newsletter, both exported to PDF, the course materials and a simple method for converting your existing publications into durable formats.