Course Outline
Getting Started: Exploring Your Canva Workspace
- Creating an account and signing in
- Overview of the home page and editor
- Initiating projects from a blank canvas or a template
Locating and Selecting Templates: Safe Editing Practices
- Searching for templates based on type and purpose
- Replacing placeholder text and images
- Distinguishing between free and premium elements
Core Design Elements: Working with Text, Images, and Shapes
- Adding and positioning text boxes
- Inserting images and basic shapes
- Configuring page backgrounds
Choosing Colours and Fonts: Ensuring Readability
- Selecting colour combinations that remain readable
- Matching fonts to the tone and target audience
- Consistently reusing specific colours and fonts
Uploading and Organizing Personal Files
- Uploading photos from a computer or mobile device
- Categorizing uploads into folders
- Reusing files across multiple designs
Creating Everyday Social Media Posts
- Understanding size requirements for common social platforms
- Designing simple layouts for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual style
Designing Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Crafting simple flyers for events and offers
- Preparing notices and internal announcements
- Designing invitations and basic certificates
Producing Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Constructing a concise slide deck
- Maintaining consistency in slide layouts
- Creating one-page handouts and documents
Photo Fundamentals: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing images
- Straightening and making basic adjustments
- Removing backgrounds with a single click
Canva AI Helpers: Tools for Beginners
- Using Magic Design for a quick start
- Utilizing Magic Write for short text drafts
- Reviewing and refining AI-generated suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Choosing Formats and Options
- Selecting file types for print or screen display
- Downloading and saving designs
- Sharing via link or invitation
Your First Project: From Blank Page to Completed Work
- Planning the message and identifying the audience
- Building the piece step by step
- Conducting final checks and exporting the file
Requirements
- No prior design experience is necessary.
- Basic computer and web browsing skills are required.
- A Canva account is needed (the free tier is sufficient for most exercises).
Target Audience
- Administrative and support staff.
- Assistants and coordinators responsible for producing everyday materials.
- Trainers and team members without a design background.
Testimonials (3)
What I liked most about the training was the technical color and video performance theory session. It helped me clearly understand the reasoning behind key production decisions, such as why specific frame rates are chosen for different types of videos and how particular color spaces impact visual quality and performance. Having this theoretical foundation made the technical concepts more meaningful and easier to apply in practical scenarios.
Jason Lee
Course - Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Animate, and Character Animator) for Beginners
Marko was very knowledgeable, friendly and explained in a very clear way. He also brought so many use cases, examples from his broad experience and was super interactive with us.
Delia Roxana Isfan-Stan
Course - Adobe Acrobat: PDF Creation and Editing
Marko’s openness to answer all our questions
