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Adobe InDesign Advanced

- This is an authorised Adobe course, a preparation course for the Adobe InDesign ACA Exam Certification.

Welcome to the Adobe InDesign Advanced course. 

 

In Adobe InDesign Advanced, you will learn advanced InDesign techniques to enhance the look and functionality of your documents. Using Adobe InDesign, you can create interactive documents and export them for viewing in a web browser with various features such as buttons, page transitions, movies and audio files, hyperlinks, and animation. You have the ability to assign colour profiles and establish print presets. In creating longer documents, you'll be able to include such features as a table of contents, footnotes, cross-references, and an index. 

 

This course covers the Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign objectives to help students prepare for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam. This course is also designed to cover the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam objectives. 

 

 

Features & Benefits

  • This is a preparation course for the Adobe InDesign ACA Exam Certification.
  • Complete both levels of InDesign training as part of your preparation to write the internationally recognized Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam. 
  • Learners will gain confidence to take certification exams as proof of their skill set.
  • An additional fee is payable for exam vouchers.
  • Take full advantage of our new Hybrid Learning by attending on campus or virtually. Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere. (Read More) 

         

  • Attendees will learn practical skills which can be applied in the work environment.
  • Earn your own income by becoming a Web Designer or Graphic Designer.

Outcomes & Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will have acquired these skills 
  • Prepare documents for multiple formats. 
  • Manage advanced page layouts. 
  • Manage styles. 
  • Build complex paths. 
  • Manage external files and create dynamic documents. 
  • Manage long documents. 
  • Publish InDesign files for other formats and customize print settings. 
 
  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    In Class/Virtual Class, Hybrid Learning (Learn More)
    • 2 Days (08:30 – 16:00) Classes are presented via our Hybrid Learning allowing learners the flexibility to attend on-campus or in the comfort of their home or workplace.
    Online , Mentored Learning (Learn More)
    • 12 Months Self-paced, access anytime, anywhere via our myWay Learning Platform. 
  • Course Prerequisites

    • Adobe InDesign for Beginners course or equivalent knowledge.

Our Delivery Methods

Our innovative "myWay” learning methodology is built around the students individual learning requirement, allowing each student to learn in a style that is most suitable for their skills set, knowledge and schedule.

Instructor-Led Classes

Reach your full potential through our “myWay Instructor-Led” classes combined with interactive lessons, supporting video content, practical assignments and in field experience, done during the traditional 08:00 – 16:00 working day.

Online Mentored Learning

Do a course at your pace via our “myWay Online Mentored Learning”, combining self-study with supported interactive online video lectures, an online course mentor, extra resources, questionnaires and more, all supported via out Online Student Portal.

Our Hybrid Delivery Methods

Our Hybrid Delivery Methods

myWay Hybrid Learning is a technology mediated delivery method that extends the benefit of flexibility and technology to all students. Each Hybrid delivery method is described in the section below.

#AnywhereAnytime

Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.

#NoStudentLeftBehind

Never miss a classs because of health, traffic, or transport issues.

#Flexibility

A personalized class schedule, attend class on campus, virtually or both.

 

In Class or Virtual Class Based Learning

A technology mediated delivery method allowing campus based class or virtual class attendance, or a combination of both. Classes can be in the form of lecture based or mentored based.

 

Mentored Online Learning

A technology mediated, self paced online delivery method with personal mentorship.

What you get

On completion the learner will earn:

 

Note: All certificates are electronically issued.

Student Testimonials

Important Notes

  • Learners to arrive at the training venue from 08:00 in preparation for 08:30 starting time 
  • Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of the proof of payment or an official company purchase order. 
  • For full day, on-campus courses, Learnfast will supply you with a computer to use for training (if applicable),& tea/coffee and a full lunch. Catering is not included for On-Site training and laptops are available for hire at an additional cost if required. 
  • Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us via email at least 5-10 working days prior to the course commencement date. Full course fees will be retained for no shows. 
  • Virtual learners are required to have a stable internet connection & a working headset available for sound purposes.  
  • Learners who use their own laptops are fully responsible to ensure that administration rights, software installations, etc. are working sufficiently prior to training. 
  • Learnfast reserves the right to cancel or postpone dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes. 
  • Learnfast is not responsible for costs associated with cancellation of classes such as flight and accommodation for clients. 
 
 

Module 1: Text and Typography

  • Topic A: Adjusting the workspace for this course
  • Topic B: Using the Story Editor
  • Topic C: Tracking text changes
  • Topic D: Widows and Orphans
  • Topic E: Controlling orphans and widows with Keep Options
  • Topic F: Using the Baseline Grid

 


Module 2: Using Paragraph and Character styles to their full potential

  • Topic A: Working with styles from Microsoft Word
  • Topic B: Applying styles automatically with nested and line styles
  • Topic C: GREP styles

 


Module 3: Tables

  • Topic A: Creating a table
  • Topic B: Converting Text to a Table
  • Topic C: Formatting a table & cells
  • Topic D: Table and Cell styles

 


Module 4: Advanced Layout

  • Topic A: Creating alternate layouts
  • Topic B: Using anchored objects
  • Topic C: Using conditional text

 


Module 5: Long- Document Techniques

  • Topic A: Generating a Table of contents
  • Topic B: Inserting Footnotes & Endnotes
  • Topic C: Working with cross-references
  • Topic D: Indexing a document

 


Module 6: Working between multiple documents

  • Topic A: Importing master pages and styles from another document
  • Topic B: Creating a Library to share assets
  • Topic C: Using the Book function to synchronise documents

 


Module 7: Placing other types of files into an InDesign document

  • Topic A: Placing InDesign files
  • Topic B: Placing Illustrator and Photoshop files
  • Topic C: Advanced Links panel features
  • Topic D: Embedding links

 

 


Module 8: Working with shapes and paths

  • Topic A: The Pen tool
  • Topic B: Using the Pen tool for curves
  • Topic C: Using Pathfinder and compound paths

 


Module 9: Interactive Documents

  • Topic A: Adding hyperlinks
  • Topic B: Adding buttons and functionality
  • Topic C: Creating an interactive PDF
  • Topic D: Create a Fillable PDF form
  • Topic E: Saving an interactive PDF

 


Module 10: Printing

  • Topic A: Setting up a document for commercial printing
  • Topic B: Advanced Preflight panel functionality
  • Topic C: Saving for print
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By completing the below online booking, a booking confirmation will be sent out and an invoice will be generated. A place will be reserved on this course and you are expected to attend. If you require a quote first please contact Learnfast offices and speak to a sales consultant.

Adobe InDesign Advanced





  1. By booking for this course, an invoice will be generated and you will be liable for the payment of this invoice. If you require a quote, please contact The CAD Corporation Offices.
  2. After the generation of the invoice a training confirmation will be emailed using the details provided above.
  3. The CAD Corporation retains the rights to change this calendar without any notification.
  4. Tea/coffee and a light lunch will be provided.
  5. All university students will receive a 10% discount for cash payments.
  6. The minimum notice of cancellation is 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date. If you fail to do so the full amount is payable.
  7. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.

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