Adobe InDesign course for beginners

Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard software used to create magazines, brochures, reports, lookbooks, flyers, eBooks, marketing materials, and professional publications for both print and digital media.

In this two-day Adobe InDesign Course for Beginners course, you’ll learn how to confidently design polished layouts using typography, images, colour, and grids while developing practical skills in one of the world’s leading publishing and page design programs.

Working step-by-step with an experienced tutor, you’ll explore the essential tools and workflows used by designers, marketers, publishers, and creative professionals. You’ll learn how to create multi-page documents, work with images and text, manage layouts, prepare files for print and digital publishing, and build professional-looking designs with clarity and consistency.

Whether you’re developing creative career skills, working in marketing or communications, running a small business, or simply wanting to expand your Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge, this course offers a practical and supportive introduction to Adobe InDesign.

Course content During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Getting started with Adobe InDesign Understanding the InDesign interface and workspace

Navigating tools, panels, shortcuts, and document setup

Creating single-page and multi-page documents

Working with text and typography Adding and formatting text

Understanding typography fundamentals

Working with paragraph and character styles

Managing text flow and layout consistency

Images, graphics, and layout design Placing and managing image files

Working with layers and layout structures

Combining text and graphics effectively

Creating balanced and visually engaging page designs

Pages, master pages, and tables Using pages and master pages for consistent layouts

Creating and formatting tables

Working with reusable design elements and templates

Colour, styles, and publication workflows Understanding colour modes for print and digital publishing

Working with style sheets and layout consistency

Preparing files for export, PDF creation, printing, and publication

Using preflight tools to check files before output

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, software updates, and instructor approach.

Intended audience This course is ideal for beginners looking to develop practical page layout and publishing skills using Adobe InDesign. It’s ideal for aspiring designers, marketers, small business owners, communications professionals, content creators, and anyone interested in creating professional publications for print or digital media. Basic computer skills are assumed. Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs is helpful but not essential.