Adobe InDesign Introduction
A practical six-hour introduction to Adobe InDesign — create professional layouts and publications with text, images, master pages, styles and export workflows.
Audience
This six-hour beginners' course is designed for anyone new to Adobe InDesign, including:
Pe-requisites
Participants should have basic computer skills and familiarity with file management. Access to a computer with Adobe InDesign installed is recommended.
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualOverview of Adobe InDesign
Get oriented to the InDesign workspace and the role of layout design.Navigating the Interface
Familiarise yourself with menus, panels and tool options.Creating a New Document
Set up documents using presets and custom specs.Working with Text
Add and format text and link across frames.Importing and Managing Images
Place and fit images within image frames.Understanding Master Pages
Apply master pages for consistent layouts.Working with Shapes and Graphics
Draw and style shapes and design elements.Understanding Layers
Organise content using layers.Page Numbering and Sections
Apply page numbering and manage sections.Working with Styles
Create paragraph and character styles for consistency.Tables and Interactive Elements
Insert tables and add interactive elements.Preflight and Document Checking
Verify documents are ready for output.Exporting and Printing Documents
Export documents for print and digital.
Stakeholder Management: Influence, Engagement and Control
Develop advanced stakeholder management skills to navigate complex environments, influence without authority, and sustain effective engagement across the full project or change lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management Essentials
Build the skills to identify, analyse, and engage stakeholders effectively, driving better outcomes across projects, change initiatives, and operational delivery.
How to be Assertive
Develop the confidence to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle challenging interactions professionally while maintaining empathy and positive relationships.
Becoming an Effective Manager
Develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to lead people, manage performance, and build a high-performing team in your organisation.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Gain the financial confidence to interpret accounts, manage budgets, and make informed decisions that drive profitability and organisational success.
Strategy for Advanced Senior Leaders
Strengthen strategic thinking and decision making using practical frameworks to evaluate options and drive organisational performance.
Influencing Tactics
Build practical influencing skills to gain buy in, strengthen relationships and shape thinking without relying on authority.
Introduction to Interview Skills (For Interviewers)
Build confidence and structure in interviewing through practical techniques for fair, consistent and effective candidate assessment.
Advanced Interview Skills
Develop fair, structured and inclusive interviewing skills to improve candidate experience and selection decisions.
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Menopause Support at Work
Turn menopause policies into practical, consistent workplace support through confident conversations and effective implementation.
