Adobe InDesign Course for Beginners

Learn professional page layout and publication design with our Adobe Creative Cloud short courses in Sydney!

Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard software used to create magazines, brochures, reports, lookbooks, flyers, eBooks, marketing materials, and professional publications for both print and digital media.

In this hands-on beginners course, you’ll learn how to confidently design polished layouts using typography, images, colour, and grids while developing practical skills in one of the world’s leading publishing and page design programs.

Working step-by-step with an experienced tutor, you’ll explore the essential tools and workflows used by designers, marketers, publishers, and creative professionals. You’ll learn how to create multi-page documents, work with images and text, manage layouts, prepare files for print and digital publishing, and build professional-looking designs with clarity and consistency.

Whether you’re developing creative career skills, working in marketing or communications, running a small business, or simply wanting to expand your Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge, this course offers a practical and supportive introduction to Adobe InDesign.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Adobe InDesign for Beginners course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Using the main tools and features of Adobe InDesign within Adobe Creative Cloud
• Creating professional page layouts for print and digital publishing
• Working with typography, images, colour, and layout elements
• Building single-page and multi-page documents
• Preparing files for print or digital publication
• Developing layout and publishing skills relevant to design, marketing, communications, or creative industries

Course content

What will be covered in this Adobe InDesign for Beginners course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Getting started with Adobe InDesign

• Understanding the InDesign interface and workspace
• Navigating tools, panels, shortcuts, and document setup
• Creating single-page and multi-page documents

Working with text and typography

• Adding and formatting text
• Understanding typography fundamentals
• Working with paragraph and character styles
• Managing text flow and layout consistency

Images, graphics, and layout design

• Placing and managing image files
• Working with layers and layout structures
• Combining text and graphics effectively
• Creating balanced and visually engaging page designs

Pages, master pages, and tables

• Using pages and master pages for consistent layouts
• Creating and formatting tables
• Working with reusable design elements and templates

Colour, styles, and publication workflows

• Understanding colour modes for print and digital publishing
• Working with style sheets and layout consistency
• Preparing files for export, PDF creation, printing, and publication
• Using preflight tools to check files before output

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, software updates, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Adobe InDesign for Beginners course for?

This course is ideal for beginners looking to develop practical page layout and publishing skills using Adobe InDesign.

It’s ideal for aspiring designers, marketers, small business owners, communications professionals, content creators, and anyone interested in creating professional publications for print or digital media.

Basic computer skills are assumed. Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs is helpful but not essential.

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Your own laptop computer capable of running Adobe InDesign smoothly
• Access to Adobe InDesign through a subscription or free trial before your first class
• Optional: HDMI adaptor or cable if you would like to connect to an external display during class

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Participants receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for inclusion on a CV or portfolio
• Adobe InDesign works similarly on both Windows and Mac operating systems, with only minor differences in keyboard shortcuts and file locations
• Please ensure your device meets the system requirements for Adobe InDesign before attending class