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.
23 Nov 2026
Virtual
£595

Private Training

Private course
Flexible date and location
Please quote for prices

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    Public scheduled courses:
    All prices exclude VAT, prices per delegate.
    23 Nov 2026
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    £595
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  • Adobe InDesign Level 2 Course Options
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    Fixed course content, fixed date, fixed location, fixed length, multiple organisations - All you need to do is choose which course you would like to attend and contact us to book!
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    Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
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    Bespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.
    Virtual
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    These courses can be attended from anywhere.
  • Virtual Training

 

Course Reviews
Great introduction to a piece of software I39ve not used before

N.L. Imperial College Healthcare Trust, Prezi Creating Professional Presentations

Very friendly and helpful trainer, very knowledgeable.

D.S. Lhp, Excel Level 1

This course covered all aspects I needed

H.M. , Redefining PowerPoint Design Create and Present with Impact

Everything was clearly explained and useful

R.F. Wetherby Shade Card Co, Excel Level 2

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable The practical approach of trying every aspect whether I had already done it before or I was trying it for the first time. It was a safe space to make mistakes and a very encouraging environment.

S.A. Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Excel Level 2

Really helpful training session

C. V4 Services Ltd, Microsoft Teams in Office 365 Essentials

An excellent course and the trainer was very help and patient when addressing group questions.

G.T. , Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Thought provoking, extremely interesting

R.C. Alnwick Medical Group, Coaching and Mentoring

 

 

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 get a quote for your Adobe InDesign Level 2 course.
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