Adobe InDesign Advanced
An advanced six-hour Adobe InDesign course — advanced typography, image effects, grid systems, styles, master pages, interactive PDFs, data merge and workflow automation.
Audience
This six-hour advanced course is designed for intermediate Adobe InDesign users, including:
Pe-requisites
A solid understanding of basic InDesign tools, text formatting and document layout is required. Access to a computer with Adobe InDesign installed is recommended.
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualAdvanced Text and Typography
Master advanced text formatting and typography.Advanced Image Handling and Effects
Apply advanced image manipulation and effects.Advanced Layout and Grid Systems
Design complex layouts using advanced grid systems.Advanced Styles and Formatting
Manage complex paragraph, character and nested styles.Master Pages and Liquid Layouts
Leverage master pages and liquid layouts.Interactive PDFs and Hyperlinks
Create interactive PDFs with hyperlinks and multimedia.Data Merge and Variable Data
Use data merge for personalised publications.Advanced Tables and Infographics
Design complex tables and infographics.Preflight and Document Checking
Run preflight checks for print and digital output.Advanced Exporting Options
Configure advanced export settings.Creative Cloud Integration
Collaborate using Creative Cloud features.Workflow Efficiency and Automation
Streamline workflows with scripts and batch processing.Advanced Colour Management
Implement advanced colour management.Output and Printing Considerations
Troubleshoot advanced printing issues.
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.
