Overview

This InDesign training course is for those that have InDesign experience, or previously completed the InDesign introduction course and want to push themselves to work at an advanced level, whilst also achieving Adobe certification.
Focusing on the advanced features within InDesign, you’ll create complex documents, learn about export standards, data merge and more, all before sitting the accreditation exam on the final day of training.
This course will be delivered through our Accelerated learning approach, allowing you to learn more information, easier and more efficiently than standard training approaches.
Our Adobe certified training team will be with you all the way, helping you develop your skills and become an Adobe certified professional. Afterwards you can publicise your accreditation with Adobe digital badges which provide a standardised certification outcome.
You must undertake the exam on a non-work (home) computer in a browser (Chrome, EDGE or Safari) which is connected to your home broadband connection (no VPN). You don't need any Adobe software installed to undertake the exam itself. The exam is delivered in Windows mode but since you're connecting via a browser - it doesn't matter if you're a Windows or MacOS user.
Target Audience
This course is for designers, marketers, developers or anyone looking to achieve an advanced skillset and become certified in InDesign, the industry leading layout and page design software.
Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Master the specialist features that most aren't even aware of in InDesign
- Import data, create data sets, merge data and more
- Master the use of layers, including how to create sub layers, locking layers and duplicating layers
- Comfortably work with PDF export standards, colour transformations, registration marks and trim and bleed
- Take on the certification exam and become an Adobe certified professional
Accelerated learning
Our Accelerated learning approach at Certitec is unique within the Adobe training industry. Our focus is not on what you learn, but how you learn. Referred to as ‘Accelerated Learning’, this process allows you to digest a significant amount of information more quickly, and more easily than through other methods.

- Establish a firm understanding on the learning process before embarking
- Overcoming any learned helplessness by reframing what will be learnt upon completion
- Sessions no longer than 60 minutes each to maximise how we learn
- The use of course workbooks to strengthen memory retention (classroom)
- Finding a balance between new and recap learning
- Kinaesthetic (‘hands-on’) techniques
- Video of entire course upon completion (remote)
Find out more about our Accelerated learning process.
Outline


What to expect from this course
The first two days of this three day InDesign training course are dedicated to learning the advanced features within the application. You'll create complex documents, learn about layers, data merge and more. The final day will be focused on the certification exam with the first half of the day dedicated to exam preparation, before sitting the exam.
You’ll leave the training course with an advanced set of InDesign skills. You'll be able to professionally design brochures, posters, magazines and more, for print, mobile and web. You'll even achieve Adobe certified status that further promotes your skill level.
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Day one – Developing knowledge – building on what we know
Managing your workspace
- Advanced zooming and navigation
- Advanced view options
- Focus selection for formatting
- Changing tools (without changing)
Layers
- Why use layers
- Sub Layers
- Locking layers
- Duplicating layers
- Moving Objects between
Grids - multiple frames
- Creating grid layouts
- Creating multiple frames
- Adding multiples images
- Using graphic styles
Frame fitting options
- Using content aware- fit options
- Default frame fitting
- Manual frame fitting
- Applying frame fitting
- Linking frames to object styles
Anchored objects
- Inline objects
- Anchoring object options
- Setting the anchor
- Applying an object style
Next styles
- Logic of next styles
- Using next styles
- Applying next styles
Nested styles
- Logic of next styles
- Using next styles
- Applying next styles
Tables of Content
- Using table of contents
- Creating a table of contents style
- Editing a table of contents
Day two – Refining and utilising your new skills
Tables of Data
- Importing data
- Creating a table
- Modifying a table
- Formatting a table
Table and cell styles
- Creating cell styles
- Creating table styles
- Applying table styles
- Style tips and tricks
Fixing formatting
- Using advanced find/change
- Using scripts to perform GREP
- Understanding logic of queries
Spot colours
- Create new pantone swatches
- Spot or process considerations
Live preflight
- Live preflight
- Defining profiles
- Importing and exporting
- Embedding profiles
PDF export standards
- PDF/X ISO standards
- Colour transformations
- Registration marks
- Trim and bleed
Data merge
- Creating a data set
- Formatting data merge
- Merging data
- Formatting options
Day three – Adobe Certification day
The final day of your course will be focused on the official Adobe InDesign exam objectives.
– Exam preparation - 10am – 1pm
– Undertaking exam - 1.30pm – 2.45pm (exam itself 50 mins)
You must undertake the exam on a non-work (home) computer in a browser (Chrome, EDGE or Safari) which is connected to your home broadband connection (no VPN). You don't need any Adobe software installed to undertake the exam itself. The exam is delivered in Windows mode but since you're connecting via a browser - it doesn't matter if you're a Windows or MacOS user.
Exam format
– Section 1 - multiple choice - covering approximately 10 questions
– Section 2 - actually ‘driving' the Adobe application to complete tasks - covering approximately 30 questions
Should you not pass the first time, you can retake the exam (up to 5 separate free attempts are allowed) for no charge when the course runs again in our schedule.
The Adobe certified professional (ACP) exam is facilitated solely by Certiport and their testing solution (Exams from Home [EFH]).
See our booking conditions should the Certiport EFH system become inaccessible or inoperable.
Classroom trainint


Advantages of classroom training
Classroom training has many advantages over other formats of training since in-person interaction and communication plays an extremely important part to absorbing information.
Classroom training allows you to get trained in a safe, quiet, clean environment, away from the noise and pressures of the office or home. The classroom environment provides the important “human touch,” which is often missing in technology-based training.
You can’t beat real life interaction when asking important questions and receiving immediate feedback.
Other benefits of classroom training include:
- Group interaction. People learn from one another as well as from the trainer
- Training groups can be large or small
- Classroom training also teaches us how to interact with one another in a professional, productive, cooperative way, which is something that other forms of training often don’t provide
Remote training


Advantages of remote training
Remote training introduces a virtually no-limits training option since it's extremely flexible. You can attend a remote training session anywhere in the world and has become increasingly popular over the last few years.
Remote training plays itself into your hands and you can harness technology to enable you to use traditional computers, tablets and even phones for complete flexibility.
You can see your trainer (webcam) and they will take you through the training session like you're actually attending a classroom training event.
Other benefits of remote training include:
- No travel to the classroom - you can attend remote training in your pj's if you wish!
- Training groups can be large or small and even split over multiple locations and even multiple countries at the same time
- You have the ability to interact with your trainer by talking, electronically raising your hand and even allow for them to see your screen (if you authorise)
- All remote training sessions are recorded - so you can play-back at anytime in the future and enhance your learning experience
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Discounts for self funders and charities
You will save 15% off the course price if you’re a non-business delegate and includes the following:
- Self funding individual
- Charity
Flexipay over 6 months
With the option to split the cost of your 5 day Adobe certified training course, our Flexipay payment plan allows you to develop your skills, without breaking the bank.
Post course support
After your course, we don’t leave you high-and-dry. Our technical support is provided for a lifetime
Free course retake
We understand that before booking your course, knowing that you can have a free course refresher gives you that added insurance
Adobe Creative Cloud software
You can either subscribe to the entire suite (that’s all the applications) or just one application on a monthly basis. Adobe offers a free 7-day trial for each application if you wish to try before you subscribe.
Just visit the Adobe Creative Cloud page and see what might be the best option for you
FAQs
What happens if I am unwell on the morning of my course?
This is just fine from a course perspective since you can re-arrange again (according to our course schedule) for no fee
How do I actually book my course?
Find the course you wish and then click on the ‘book now’ button and complete the form
Can I jump immediately to an Advanced course?
Delegates attending an Advanced course must already possess at least 80% of the knowledge of the (previous) Introduction course. This is so you are not out of your depth in the Advanced course and also so other delegates are not affected
What are the training times?
We start at 9.30 and finish at 4.30pm with plenty of breaks and 40 minutes for lunch
What if I fail my ACP exam?
- Start 9.30am - Finish 3.30pm.
- Exam 2pm
Should you not pass the first time, you can retake the exam for no charge when the course runs again in our schedule
Will I get a certificate for attending?
Yes - your Adobe authorised training centre certificate of attendance will be emailed after your training course
Will I be able to work to my own agenda in the training?
Our courses are scheduled and run with the same outline and aims. Whilst our trainers can field some ad hoc questions along the way we are unable to provide specific information on your project
Course Enquiry
Interested in one of our courses but need a couple of questions answered first?
Use our simple form below to send a message directly to our consultant trainers. We value great customer service and will endeavour to get back to you within the hour inside normal business hours.
If you require an immediate response then please do not hesitate to call 0845 527 0768.