Course Outline
Getting Started: Navigating Your Canva Workspace
- Account creation and sign-in procedures
- Overview of the home page and editor interface
- Starting a new 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 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 Typography: Ensuring Readability
- Selecting color combinations that maintain readability
- Matching fonts to the tone and target audience
- Maintaining consistency by reusing specific colors and fonts
Uploading and Managing Personal Files
- Uploading photos from desktop or mobile devices
- Organizing uploads into dedicated folders
- Reusing personal files across multiple designs
Creating Everyday Social Media Posts
- Recommended sizes for popular social platforms
- Simple layouts for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual style
Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Designing simple flyers for events and offers
- Creating notices and internal announcements
- Producing invitations and basic certificates
Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Building a concise slide deck
- Ensuring consistency in slide layouts
- Creating one-page handouts and documents
Photo Basics: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing images
- Straightening photos and making basic adjustments
- Removing backgrounds with a single click
Canva AI Assistants: Tools for Beginners
- Using Magic Design for quick project starts
- Generating short text drafts with Magic Write
- Reviewing and refining AI-generated suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Formats and Options
- Selecting file types for print or digital display
- Downloading and saving your designs
- Sharing via links or specific invitations
Your First Project: From Concept to Completion
- Planning the message and identifying the audience
- Constructing the design step by step
- Performing final checks and exporting the finished piece
Requirements
- No prior design experience is necessary.
- Basic computer literacy 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 producing routine 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
