Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Adobe InDesign Intermediate
What Your Team Will Learn
Ready for your team to take their InDesign skills to new heights? Welcome to our “Adobe InDesign Intermediate” course, where your staff’s layouts will shift from good to gorgeous!
Ever watched colleagues manually formatting the same text over and over, or wished your whole team could update headings across documents in one click? Get ready to discover the time-saving power of styles, parent pages, and more, it’s like giving your group a layout super-power!
In this action-packed day of learning, we’ll dive into InDesign’s productivity features that make workflows smoother than freshly brewed coffee on a quiet morning. Whether your team is wrangling complex documents or aiming to produce perfectly consistent layouts across multiple pages, we’ve got them covered. They’ll walk away with tricks that’ll make the rest of the office wonder if you’ve hired a design assistant!
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
Participants will gain greater control over document layouts, working with styles, multi-page designs, and advanced formatting tools.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
CPD Hours: 6hrs
Adobe InDesign Intermediate Course Content
Creative Cloud Libraries
- Understanding Libraries Panel
- Creating & Naming Libraries
- Adding Elements to a Library
- Sorting & Grouping Libraries
- Using a Library in Multiple Documents
Using Parent Pages
- Understanding Parent Pages
- Creating & Editing Parent Pages
- Applying Parent Pages
- Inserting Auto Page Numbering
- Loading Parent Pages
- Inserting Sections
- Deleting Parent Pages
Working With Colour
- Colour Gamut & Models
- Process, Tints & Spot Colours
- Using the Eyedropper
- Creating a Gradient
- Removing Colour from Gradients
Creating Advanced Styles
- Understanding Styles
- Creating Character Styles
- Creating Paragraph Styles
- Applying Styles
- Editing Styles
- Using Indents and Tabs
- Using Bullets and Number
- Creating Drop caps
- Applying Nested Styles
Creating a Table of Content
- Understanding Table of Contents
- Inserting a Table of Contents
- Formatting a Table of Contents
- Table of Contents Style
- Updating a Table of Contents
- Creating Table of Contents Bookmarks for a PDF
Working with Tables
- Understanding Tables
- Creating a Table
- Importing Tables
- Table Formatting
- Entering Text in a Table Cell
- Adjusting a Table
- Formatting Text in a Table
*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 Intermediate training be delivered?
We can run training at your workplace, online with a live trainer, or through a hybrid model. Each option is designed to keep the training practical and interactive, giving staff the chance to apply what they learn in real time.
How many staff can attend an Adobe InDesign Intermediate training session?
Medium-sized groups are ideal, as learners are working with more complex tools and benefit from plenty of trainer support. We’ll suggest the most effective group size but can adapt to your team’s requirements.
Can we schedule the Adobe InDesign Intermediate training at a time that suits us?
Yes, training can be delivered in a way that fits with your organisation’s schedule. It could be a full-day session to cover everything in depth or multiple shorter sessions if that better suits your team.
What will my team be able to do after the Adobe InDesign Intermediate course?
Learners will know how to create multi-page documents, work with parent pages, and use advanced text formatting tools. They’ll also learn techniques for handling graphics and managing longer documents efficiently. These skills make it easier to produce polished, professional layouts at scale.
Do participants need any prior knowledge of Adobe InDesign?
Yes, they should already feel confident with the basics, such as creating simple layouts and working with text and images. This ensures they’re ready to move on to more advanced tools without feeling lost.
Can the Adobe InDesign Intermediate training content be customised to our needs?
Yes, we can adapt the content to match the types of documents you produce. Whether that’s reports, catalogues, or marketing material, we’ll make sure the training is directly applicable.
Will staff receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, each participant will receive a certificate at the end of the course. This provides formal recognition of their new skills and development.
Do you provide support after the Adobe InDesign Intermediate training?
Yes, lifetime support is included. If staff have questions later, they can contact us for help, ensuring they continue to use the skills effectively.
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Prior Knowledge
Our Intermediate InDesign training is for regular users of InDesign who are familiar with the basics and who want to broaden their knowledge of Adobe InDesign. Participants should have experience with basic text formatting, inserting graphics, and creating simple layouts.
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.