Course Outline
Getting Started: Your Canva Workspace
- Creating and signing in to an account
- An overview of the home page and editor
- Starting from a blank canvas or a template
Finding and Choosing 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 basic shapes
- Configuring page backgrounds
Color and Font Selections: Ensuring Readability
- Selecting color combinations that maintain readability
- Matching fonts to tone and audience
- Reusing consistent colors and fonts
Uploading and Organizing Your Files
- Uploading photos from a computer or phone
- Sorting uploads into organized folders
- Reusing files across different designs
Creating Everyday Social Media Posts
- Understanding sizes for common social platforms
- Designing simple layouts for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual look
Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Creating simple flyers for events and offers
- Drafting notices and internal announcements
- Designing invitations and basic certificates
Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Assembling a concise slide deck
- Ensuring consistent slide layouts
- Creating one-page handouts and documents
Photo Basics: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing photos
- Straightening and making simple adjustments
- Removing backgrounds with a single click
Canva AI Assistants: Tools for Beginners
- Using Magic Design for a quick start
- Employing Magic Write for short text drafts
- Reviewing and editing AI-generated suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Formats and Options
- Choosing 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 target audience
- Constructing the piece step by step
- Performing final checks and exporting
Requirements
- No prior design experience is required.
- Basic computer and web browsing skills are necessary.
- A Canva account is required (the free tier is sufficient for most exercises).
Audience
- Administrative and support staff.
- Assistants and coordinators who produce everyday materials.
- Trainers and team members with no 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
