Canva for Beginners
Welcome to "Canva for Beginners," a comprehensive course designed to introduce you to the versatile and user-friendly world of Canva. This course will take you step-by-step through the essential features and tools of Canva, enabling you to create stunning designs with ease. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to enhance your design skills, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of Canva's capabilities.
per person
Level
Duration
Training Delivery Format
Face-to-face / Virtual Class
per person
Level
Duration
Training Delivery Format
Face-to-face (F2F) / Virtual Class
Class types
Public Class
Private Class
In-House Training
Bespoke
About this course
“Canva for Beginners” is tailored for individuals who are new to Canva and design software. This course covers everything from opening Canva for the first time to advanced customization and collaboration features. You will learn how to navigate Canva’s interface, use and customize templates, upload and edit photos, work with elements and text, and much more. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to create professional-quality designs and collaborate effectively with others.
Who should attend?
This course is perfect for:
- Beginners with no prior experience in design or Canva.
- Small business owners looking to create their own marketing materials.
- Social media managers wanting to enhance their visual content.
- Teachers and educators needing to create engaging classroom materials.
- Anyone interested in learning the basics of graphic design using a simple, intuitive tool.
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Canva interface and understand its basic features.
- Use and customize Canva templates to suit your design needs.
- Effectively search for and utilize various design elements within Canva.
- Upload, edit, and incorporate your own photos and images into your designs.
- Work with Canva’s elements and text tools to create visually appealing content.
- Upload, edit, and manage video and audio files within Canva.
- Share and collaborate on designs with others, utilizing Canva’s collaboration features.
- Organize and save your designs efficiently, making use of folders and other organizational tools.
- Access additional resources and communities for continued learning and inspiration.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, and a free Canva account. This course is designed for absolute beginners, so no prior design experience is required.
Course Content
Module 1: Opening Canva for the first time
- Welcome and introduction
- Canva is made for you
- The first page you’ll see whenever you sign into Canva
- The different menus on the home page
Module 2: Using and customizing templates
- How beginning with a template is easier
- How the interface changes when you enter a template
- How to edit templates and make them your own
- Organizing pages
Module 3: Using search and personalizing the editor
- Canva is big – use search.
- Searching from the home page
- Searching within the editor
- Advanced search and filters
- Tab personalization
Module 4: Uploading and using photos
- Using your own imagery
- Creating a design from ‘Edit Photo’
- Uploading your own images
- Photo editing and effects
- Downloading and sharing
Module 5: Using and editing elements
- What’s in the Elements tab?
- Lines
- Shapes
- Graphics
- Charts
- Frames
- Grids
Module 6: Finding fonts and using text
- Adding text to a page
- Finding and searching fonts
- Basic text styling
- Using text and style tabs
- Experimenting with text effects
Module 7: Uploading and editing video and audio
- Intro to video
- The video timeline
- Video templates
- Stock video library
- Uploading your own videos
- Recording yourself
- Animations and transitions
- Adding audio
- Saving and sharing
Module 8: Sharing and collaborating on designs
- Inviting others to collaborate on designs
- Assigning permissions for edit or view access
- Adding comments and assigning tasks
- Sharing links
Module 9: Saving and organizing documents
- Who can access my designs?
- Saving to a folder
- Creating, rearranging and deleting folders
- Sorting and starring folders
- Team page
- Saving as template (Pro only)
Module 10: What’s next?
- Where can I get more help?
- I want to study more!
- What is Design Circle and how can I use it?
- Canva Space sounds interesting, what is it?
Certification
Module 1: Opening Canva for the first time
- Welcome and introduction
- Canva is made for you
- The first page you’ll see whenever you sign into Canva
- The different menus on the home page
Module 2: Using and customizing templates
- How beginning with a template is easier
- How the interface changes when you enter a template
- How to edit templates and make them your own
- Organizing pages
Module 3: Using search and personalizing the editor
- Canva is big – use search.
- Searching from the home page
- Searching within the editor
- Advanced search and filters
- Tab personalization
Module 4: Uploading and using photos
- Using your own imagery
- Creating a design from ‘Edit Photo’
- Uploading your own images
- Photo editing and effects
- Downloading and sharing
Module 5: Using and editing elements
- What’s in the Elements tab?
- Lines
- Shapes
- Graphics
- Charts
- Frames
- Grids
Module 6: Finding fonts and using text
- Adding text to a page
- Finding and searching fonts
- Basic text styling
- Using text and style tabs
- Experimenting with text effects
Module 7: Uploading and editing video and audio
- Intro to video
- The video timeline
- Video templates
- Stock video library
- Uploading your own videos
- Recording yourself
- Animations and transitions
- Adding audio
- Saving and sharing
Module 8: Sharing and collaborating on designs
- Inviting others to collaborate on designs
- Assigning permissions for edit or view access
- Adding comments and assigning tasks
- Sharing links
Module 9: Saving and organizing documents
- Who can access my designs?
- Saving to a folder
- Creating, rearranging and deleting folders
- Sorting and starring folders
- Team page
- Saving as template (Pro only)
Module 10: What’s next?
- Where can I get more help?
- I want to study more!
- What is Design Circle and how can I use it?
- Canva Space sounds interesting, what is it?
At this time, this course is available for private class and in-house training only. Please contact us for any inquiries.