Course Outline
Getting Started: Your Canva Workspace
- Creating and signing in to an account
- An overview of the home page and editor interface
- Initiating projects from a blank canvas or existing templates
Finding and Choosing Templates: Safe Editing Practices
- Searching templates based on type and specific purpose
- Swapping out 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
Colour and Font Selections: Ensuring Readability
- Selecting colour combinations that maintain readability
- Choosing fonts that match the tone and target audience
- Reusing consistent colours and fonts across designs
Uploading and Organizing Personal Files
- Uploading photos from a computer or mobile device
- Organizing uploads into structured folders
- Reusing personal files across multiple designs
Everyday Social Media Posts
- Understanding dimensions for common social platforms
- Creating simple layouts for announcements
- Maintaining a consistent visual identity
Flyers, Notices, Invitations, and Certificates
- Designing simple flyers for events and promotions
- Crafting notices and internal announcements
- Creating invitations and basic certificates
Simple Presentations and Short Documents
- Assembling a concise slide deck
- Maintaining consistency in slide layouts
- Producing one-page handouts and documents
Photo Essentials: Cropping and Background Removal
- Cropping and resizing images
- Straightening photos and making basic adjustments
- Removing backgrounds with a single click
Canva AI Helpers: Tools for Beginners
- Using Magic Design for rapid project starts
- Utilizing Magic Write for drafting short texts
- Reviewing and refining AI-generated suggestions
Exporting and Sharing: Formats and Options
- Selecting file types for print or digital display
- Downloading and saving final designs
- Sharing via link or direct invitation
Your First Project: From Blank Page to Final Product
- Planning the message and identifying the audience
- Constructing the piece step-by-step
- Performing final checks and exporting the work
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).
Audience
- Administrative and support staff.
- Assistants and coordinators responsible for producing 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
