Adobe InDesign CC Introduction Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class
Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Virtually Online Live & On-Site at Your Location
Course Information & Why You Should Attend
Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM ET / 5:30AM-12:00PM PT (30 Minute Complimentary Lunch)
Locations for Training:
- In Person at ThinkB!G in Columbia, Maryland near Baltimore, Washington D.C., Virginia region.
- Virtually Online Live (VOLT) From Anywhere! Students Join the Same In Person Class Remotely.
- Upon Request: Onsite Custom Private Training at Your Location!
Course Description: InDesign is a powerful design and production application that offers precision, control, and seamless integration with other Adobe professional graphics software like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. It has long been the industry standard for books, magazines, and brochures, and has now become the industry standard for creating ePubs, interactive PDFs, and interactive magazines that are viewed on tablets. In this two-day, hands-on InDesign introduction training class, you will learn the basics of InDesign.
Prerequisites: Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders.
Job Roles That Use InDesign:
Graphic Designers
Print Editors
Writers
Artists
Projects That Use InDesign:
Creating brochures, newsletters, ads, business cards and books
Producing professional-quality, full-color documents
Designing publications for electronic devices
Adobe InDesign CC Introduction Course Outline
This Adobe Creative Cloud CC Hands-On Training Course covers all previous versions of CC apps (CS6, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2015.5, 2017, 2018, 2019).
1. Introducing the Workspace
Using tools
Working with panels
Customizing the workspace
Navigating through a document
Using menus, panel menus, and context menus
Modifying interface preferences
2. Getting to Know InDesign
Using Screen modes and View Options
Preflighting as you work
Adding text with the Type tool
Importing text from Microsoft Word
Formatting text with styles
Importing and scaling a graphic
Formatting a drawn object
3. Setting up a Document and Working with Pages
Creating a new document
Switching between open InDesign documents
Setting up master pages with footers
Applying master pages to document pages
Adding new document pages
Rearranging and deleting document pages
Changing the size of pages
Adding sections to change page numbering formatting
Placing text and graphics onto a spread
Using the bleed guides
4. Working with Objects
Working with layers
Creating and modifying text frames
Creating and modifying graphics frames
Adding metadata captions to graphics frames
Changing the shape of a frame
Wrapping text around a graphic
Rotating, scaling, and aligning objects
Selecting and modifying objects in a group
Drawing lines and adding arrowheads
Creating a QR code
5. Flowing Text
Flowing text into an existing frame
Flowing text manually, automatically, and semi-automatically
Creating threaded frames automatically
Applying paragraph styles to text
Adjusting columns
Adding a jump line page number
6. Editing Text
Finding and changing a missing font
Entering text directly and importing text from Word
Using Finding / Change to replace text and formatting
Checking spelling
Using the Story Editor
Tracking changes
7. Working with Color
Creating and applying color swatches
Creating Pantone color swatches
Using the Eyedropper and Color Theme tools
Working with tint swatches
Working with gradients
Working with color groups
Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.
Certification
An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam is Available for InDesign!
Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
Exam Objectives Include:
Working in the Design Industry
Project set up and interface
Organizing documents
Creating and modifying visual elements
Publishing digital media
Register for our Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Training & Certification Pack:
If you choose the Certification Pack option in the pricing dropdown upon checkout, this Includes:
✓ InDesign Intro–Advanced (4 Day Class, In-Person or Online)
✓ Online Test Prep Tool (Simulates actual test & provides targeted learning based on your assessed needs)
✓ Testing Voucher with 1 Free Retake (In-Person, scheduled at your convenience)
✓ Testing Proctor Fee (Only included if you take your test at ThinkB!G’s office in Columbia, MD)
This course is a stepping stone to becoming an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)!
What is an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)?
The ACE Certification validates that professional has demonstrated proficiency with one or more Adobe software products.
