Course Outline
Getting Started: Navigating Your Canva Workspace
- Creating an account and signing in
- Overview of the homepage and editor interface
- Starting a project from scratch or using a template
Locating and Selecting Templates: Safe Editing Practices
- Searching for templates based on type and purpose
- Replacing placeholder text and imagery
- Distinguishing between free and premium elements
Core Design Elements: Text, Images, and Shapes
- Adding and positioning text boxes
- Inserting images and basic shapes
- Setting and customizing page backgrounds
Color and Font Selection: Ensuring Readability
- Choosing color combinations that maintain readability
- Matching fonts to tone and target audience
- Consistently reusing colors and fonts across designs
Uploading and Organizing Personal Files
- Uploading photos from computer or mobile devices
- Categorizing uploads into folders
- Reusing personal files across multiple designs
Creating Everyday Social Media Posts
- Understanding sizing requirements for common social platforms
- Designing simple layouts for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual identity
Designing Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Creating simple flyers for events and promotions
- Drafting notices and internal announcements
- Producing invitations and basic certificates
Building Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Assembling a short slide deck
- Maintaining consistent slide layouts
- Designing one-page handouts and documents
Photo Basics: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing photos
- Aligning and making simple 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 editing AI-generated suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Formats and Options
- Selecting file types for print or digital screens
- Downloading and saving designs
- Sharing via link or direct invitation
Your First Project: From Concept to Finished Design
- Planning the message and identifying the audience
- Constructing the design step by step
- Performing final checks and exporting
Requirements
- No prior design experience necessary.
- Basic computer operation and web browsing skills.
- A Canva account (the free tier is sufficient for most exercises).
Target Audience
- Administrative and support staff.
- Assistants and coordinators responsible for creating 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
