Course Outline
Getting Started: Navigating Your Canva Workspace
- Creating an account and signing in
- An overview of the home page and editor
- Beginning a project from a blank canvas or a template
Discovering and Selecting Templates: Safe Editing Practices
- Searching for templates based on type and intended use
- Replacing placeholder text and images
- Distinguishing between free and premium elements
Essential Design Elements: Text, Images, and Shapes
- Adding and positioning text boxes
- Incorporating images and basic shapes
- Configuring page backgrounds
Color and Typography: Ensuring Readability
- Selecting color combinations that maintain readability
- Choosing fonts that align with the tone and audience
- Consistently reusing specific colors and fonts
Uploading and Managing Personal Files
- Uploading photos from a computer or mobile device
- Organizing uploads into folders
- Reusing files across multiple designs
Crafting Everyday Social Media Posts
- Standard dimensions for popular social platforms
- Designing simple layouts for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual style
Creating Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Designing simple flyers for events or promotions
- Drafting notices and internal communications
- Producing invitations and basic certificates
Developing Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Constructing a concise slide deck
- Maintaining consistency in slide layouts
- Creating one-page handouts and documents
Basic Photo Editing: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing images
- Straightening and making simple adjustments
- Removing backgrounds with a single click
Utilizing Canva AI Helpers: Beginner-Friendly Tools
- Using Magic Design for a quick start
- Employing Magic Write for short text drafts
- Reviewing and refining AI-generated suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Formats and Options
- Selecting file types for print or digital display
- Downloading and saving designs
- Sharing via link or invitation
Your First Project: From Blank Page to Finished Product
- Planning the message and identifying the audience
- Constructing the design step by step
- Conducting final checks and exporting the file
Requirements
- No prior design experience is necessary.
- Fundamental computer and web browsing skills are required.
- A Canva account (the free tier is adequate for most exercises).
Target Audience
- Administrative and support staff.
- Assistants and coordinators responsible for producing routine materials.
- Trainers and team members without a design background.
Testimonials (3)
What I liked most about the training was the technical color and video performance theory session. It helped me clearly understand the reasoning behind key production decisions, such as why specific frame rates are chosen for different types of videos and how particular color spaces impact visual quality and performance. Having this theoretical foundation made the technical concepts more meaningful and easier to apply in practical scenarios.
Jason Lee
Course - Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Animate, and Character Animator) for Beginners
Marko was very knowledgeable, friendly and explained in a very clear way. He also brought so many use cases, examples from his broad experience and was super interactive with us.
Delia Roxana Isfan-Stan
Course - Adobe Acrobat: PDF Creation and Editing
Marko’s openness to answer all our questions
