Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Adobe InDesign Advanced
What Your Team Will Learn
Ready for your team to become true InDesign power users? Welcome to our “Adobe InDesign Advanced” course, where your staff’s layout skills will leap from “pro” to “phenomenal”! If your group has mastered the basics but keeps thinking “there must be a faster way to do this,” they’re about to find out how.
In this intensive day of discovery, we’ll unlock InDesign’s most powerful features, from creating complex shapes that make designs pop, to using data merge that transforms hours of repetitive work into minutes of automated brilliance.
Whether your team is wrangling lengthy documents that need indexing, or aiming to produce interactive forms that actually work, we’ll show them how to make InDesign work smarter, not harder. Think of it as upgrading from a regular car to a high-end sports car, it’s the same road, but your staff will get there faster and with a lot more style!
What You'll Get With This Course
Live Instructor-Led Training
Highly experienced and approachable trainers
Comprehensive Materials
eCertificate of Completion
Proudly recognise your achievement
Lifetime Support
Expert help, always within reach
By the end, your team will be mastering complex layouts, automation tools, and professional publishing techniques in InDesign.
Skill Level: Advanced
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
CPD Hours: 6hrs
Adobe InDesign Advanced Course Content
Creating Complex Shapes
- Creating Frames and Shapes
- Transforming Shapes
- Using the Direct Selection Tool
- Using the Pen Tool
- Merging Shapes Using Pathfinder
- Duplicating Objects
- Arranging Objects
- Aligning and Distributing Objects
- Grouping Objects
- Creating Outlines and Shapes from Type
- Applying Corner Effects
Indexes & Cross References
- Understanding Indexes
- Adding Index Entries
- Generating a Simple Index
- Understanding Cross References
- Creating Paragraph Styles Cross Referencing
- Creating Text Anchors Cross Referencing
Using Layers
- Understanding Layers
- Creating a New Layer
- Naming Layers & Assigning Colours
- Assigning Objects to Layers
- Reordering Layers
- Hiding and Viewing Layers
Basic Interactive Forms
- Create Form Field Frames.
- Creating a Text Entry Field
- Creating a Combo Box
- Adding Items to a List
- Creating Radio Buttons
- Adding Print, Reset and Send Buttons
- Exporting as an Interactive PDF
Using the Data Merge Feature
- Understanding the Data Merge Process
- Setting Up the Database File
- Setting Up the InDesign Document
- Preforming the Merge with Text & Images
Creating a Book
- Understanding Books
- Create a Book
- Add, Reorder & Remove Documents
- Synchronise Files
- Exporting Books
*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.
Want to run this course for your staff?
Standard course ready to go — customisation available if your team needs it.
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FAQ's
Where can this Adobe InDesign Advanced training be delivered?
The course can be run at your office, delivered online, or provided as a hybrid. Each option is fully interactive, so participants can practise advanced techniques with direct guidance.
How many staff can attend an Adobe InDesign Advanced training session?
Advanced courses work best with small to medium groups, ensuring learners get plenty of support. We’ll recommend an ideal group size but can adjust to fit your organisation’s needs.
Can we schedule the Adobe InDesign Advanced training at a time that suits us?
Yes, scheduling is flexible. Many organisations prefer a full-day workshop to explore advanced tools thoroughly, but shorter, split sessions are also available if needed.
What will my team be able to do after the Adobe InDesign Advanced course?
By the end, staff will be able to create complex layouts, use automation tools like data merge, and manage large publications with ease. They’ll also learn tips for streamlining workflows and preparing documents for print or digital publishing. These skills give staff the ability to handle high-level design tasks more efficiently.
Do participants need any prior knowledge of Adobe InDesign?
Yes, learners should already have intermediate-level skills. This ensures they’re prepared to work with the advanced features covered in the course.
Can the Adobe InDesign Advanced training content be customised to our needs?
Yes, we can adapt the exercises to your organisation’s projects. Whether you produce reports, books, or marketing collateral, we’ll ensure the training reflects your needs.
Will staff receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, each participant receives a certificate once they complete the course. This is a useful way to document professional development and achievements.
Do you provide support after the Adobe InDesign Advanced training?
Yes, lifetime support is provided. Staff can get in touch with us for assistance long after the training is complete.
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Prior Knowledge
Our Advanced InDesign course is for regular users of Adobe InDesign who want to broaden their knowledge of more advanced features. Participants should be confident with parent pages, styles, working with text and inserting graphics.
Required Software
You will need Adobe InDesign (part of Adobe Creative Cloud) installed on your computer to participate in this course. Please ensure you have the latest version installed through your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Course Materials
All exercise files needed for the course will be provided. In some cases, you may receive them by email prior to the training so you can download them in advance. Otherwise, everything will be supplied during the session, and no preparation is required.
Note About Different Versions
While this course primarily uses the latest version of Adobe InDesign, the core principles and skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience and access to all features covered in the course, we recommend using the latest version available through Creative Cloud.
Brendon Farrell
Co-Founder / Facilitator
From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.
As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.
Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.
Mark Finney
Co-Founder / Facilitator
With a coffee in hand and a passion for problem solving in my heart, I’ve made it my mission to turn tech frustrations into success stories. Through years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges learners face.
Being both a co-founder and trainer at Keystroke Learning lets me combine my love for teaching with creating innovative learning solutions that actually work in the real world.
When I step away from the keyboard, find me strumming my favorite tunes on guitar, relaxing with my wife watching movies on the couch, or tending to my garden.