Course Outline
Getting Started: Your Canva Workspace
- Creating and signing into an account
- An overview of the home page and editor
- Starting from a blank canvas or using a template
Finding and Selecting Templates: Safe Editing Practices
- Searching for templates by type and purpose
- Replacing placeholder text and images
- Distinguishing between free and premium elements
Core Design Elements: Text, Images, and Shapes
- Adding and positioning text boxes
- Inserting images and simple shapes
- Setting page backgrounds
Colour and Font Choices: Maintaining Readability
- Choosing colour pairs that remain readable
- Selecting fonts that match the tone and audience
- Reusing consistent colours and fonts
Uploading and Organizing Your Own Files
- Uploading photos from your computer or phone
- Sorting uploads into folders
- Reusing your files across different designs
Creating Everyday Social Media Posts
- Understanding sizes for common social platforms
- Designing simple layouts for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual style
Designing Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Creating simple flyers for events and offers
- Drafting notices and internal announcements
- Producing invitations and basic certificates
Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Building a concise slide deck
- Keeping slide layouts consistent
- Creating one-page handouts and documents
Photo Basics: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing photos
- Straightening images and making simple adjustments
- Removing backgrounds with a single click
Canva AI Helpers: Beginner-Friendly Tools
- Using Magic Design for a quick start
- Utilizing Magic Write for short text drafts
- Reviewing and editing AI suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Formats and Options
- Selecting file types for print or screen
- Downloading and saving designs
- Sharing via link or invitation
Your First Project: From Blank Page to Finished Piece
- Planning the message and audience
- Building the design step by step
- Performing final checks and exporting
Requirements
- No prior design experience is necessary.
- Basic computer and web browsing skills.
- A Canva account (the free tier is sufficient for most exercises).
Target Audience
- Administrative and support staff.
- Assistants and coordinators who produce 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
