Project Description
Overview
This online course will give you a deeper insight into desktop publishing by teaching you the essential features of Adobe InDesign — the leading industry software application for print and digital page layout.
After becoming proficient in using many of InDesign’s powerful tools, you will know how to create elegant and visually striking flyers, brochures, posters and magazine and newspaper pages. You will learn these skills in tandem with excellent design practice, as well as a foundation in setting project requirements, and exporting and archiving page layouts.
Duration: 16 weeks
Exam: Adobe Certified Associate in Adobe InDesign. Read more about the certification.
Support: eTutor Supported
What’s Included
All course content
Practice exercises and quizzes
A practice exam
A certification exam voucher
Course Handbook
Course Topics
Prerequisites & Requirements
Access to PC or laptop running Windows or AppleOS.
A broadband connection is essential to stream video content.
A PC that can run Adobe Creative Cloud software.
You will need an Adobe Creative Cloud licence — a licence is provided for the duration of the course.
Employment
After completing this course you will have an Adobe-certified qualification and a portfolio of work — a distinct advantage if you are seeking junior roles in graphic design, publishing or digital marketing. We recommend that you continue to build your portfolio after finishing the course, to demonstrate a dynamic and intuitive work ethic to potential employers.
Academic
Once you have a background in publishing and design, you may be inspired to pursue other complementary fields, such as graphic design, UI/UX design, advertising and social media marketing.
We offer the following recommended courses at eCollege:
- Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
- Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional