Training Course

Adobe InDesign Level 2

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Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Overview

This course, aimed at those who have attended the Introduction to InDesign, will introduce the advanced tools and techniques through hands on exercises and theory.

Prerequisites

    • Good Mac or PC skills and have the InDesign Level 1 course, or have equivalent knowledge.

Course Content

  • Overview of Basics

    Formatting type
    Placing graphics
    Working with colour
    Text wrap
    Columns
    Layers
    Master pages

  • Drawing

    About paths
    Drawing basic shapes and lines
    Drawing with the pen tool
    Adjusting path segments
    Scissor tool
    Stroke palette
    Corner effects
    Compound paths
    Creating paths from text outlines

  • Images

    About vector graphics and bitmap images
    Resolution for bitmap images
    Preparing graphics to be imported
    Alternate methods for importing graphics
    Exporting pages to EPS format

  • Colour

    Spot and process colour types
    Toolbox colour controls
    Swatch palette
    Swatch libraries
    Colour palette
    Tints
    Creating and updating tints and their base swatches
    Adding colours from other documents
    Gradients
    Applying gradients to text
    Trapping

  • Colour Management

    Setting up colour management
    Calibrating your monitor
    Obtaining, installing and updating CMS profiles
    Turning on CMS and setting up default source profiles
    Colour-managing colours you create in your document
    Preparing imported graphics for colour management
    Importing images into a colour-managed document
    Colour-managing documents for online viewing
    Embedding profiles in output

  • Creating And Distributing PDF Files

    About PDF
    Exporting a document to PDF
    Producing PDF files for high-resolution composite workflow
    Preparing a document for on-screen viewing
    Setting PDF export options

  • Printing

    Preparing for commercial printing
    Changing default print settings
    Printing page marks
    Ensuring your resolution and line screen produce 256 grays
    Printing gradients
    Specifying the emulsion and polarity
    Performing pre-flight checks before printing
    Packaging files for hand off
    Proofing final output

Included with this course

    • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
    • Comprehensive course materials and exercises
    • Telephone and Email Support

 

Public Scheduled Course Dates

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
24 Nov 2025
Virtual
£395

Private Training

Private course
Flexible date and location
From £845 +VAT for up to 8 delegates

  • Public Dates

    Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
    24 Nov 2025
    Virtual
    £395

    Private Courses

    Private course
    Flexible date and location
    From £845 +VAT for up to 8 delegates
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Public Scheduled Courses

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
24 Nov 2025
Virtual
£395

Private Courses

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.

 

Please contact us to discuss your Adobe InDesign Level 2 course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.
Your InDesign course can be delivered online or in-person.  You can choose your learning path and delivery style.  Learn in-person or online with our virtual classrooms.  Your course can be delivered online, at your office or at one of our training venues, it's your choice. Small course sizes. Course materials included. Flexible Adobe InDesign Level 2 course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Many course materials available online using your personal training account.  You can master InDesign, please contact us to book a place or request a quote for your Adobe InDesign Level 2 course.
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