Canva Design Basics Course
Canva Design Basics Course
Suitable for complete beginners and ideal for anyone in marketing, comms or running a small business.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Navigate the Canva interface and core tools
- Create professional graphics for any format
- Work with type, images and creative effects
- Design assets for social media and print
- Use Canva's AI tools to speed up your workflow
If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
We'll be using the Pro version of Canva for this course. You need no previous experience to attend this class.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for marketers, social media managers, small business owners and comms professionals who need to create professional graphics, documents and video quickly. No prior Canva experience required.
Expert Trainers
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Jun 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £399.00 | £70.00 | £329.00 + VAT | |
| 14th Aug 26 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 15th Sep 26 | Tue | Online | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 23rd Oct 26 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 27th Nov 26 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Aug 26 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 23rd Oct 26 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Jun 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £399.00 | £70.00 | £329.00 + VAT | |
| 15th Sep 26 | Tue | Online | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 27th Nov 26 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
17th Jun 26 (Wed)
14th Aug 26 (Fri)
15th Sep 26 (Tue)
23rd Oct 26 (Fri)
27th Nov 26 (Fri)
Course Outline
Canva Essentials
Exploring and understanding the Canva Interface
Using Templates to create a project quickly
Design Considerations
Different considerations for Print and Social Media
Canva Free vs Canva Pro
Creating Assets for Social Media
Cropping and editing images
Working with type
Using grids and guides for accurate placement
Adding creative image effects
Understanding Vector and bitmap graphics
Creating Documents for Print
Creating a document
Sizing and resizing documents
Uploading assets
Positioning and Layers
Adding and manipulating text
Applying Brand Guidelines in Canva
Sharing and Exporting your Work
Commenting and Feedback
Explore Canva's AI tools with Magic Studio
Generating Text with Magic Write
Translating in Canva
Transform images with Magic Edit
Using Magic Design to Kickstart Creativity
Video Editing in Canva
Working with Video Templates
Understanding the Video Timeline
Adding Animated Titles
Creating smooth transitions between clips
Adding Sound and Graphics to your Video
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Graduates
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn Your Way
Face To Face
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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