Basic Canva Workshop: Create Designs with Confidence

Learn to use Canva and graphic design with our digital design short courses in Sydney!

You don’t need to be a designer to create something beautiful. Whether you want to design a standout social media post, a poster for your community group, or a flyer for your business, Canva makes it easy. Join this beginner-friendly Canva course in Sydney and discover how to create eye-catching visuals—even if you’ve never designed anything before.

In just three sessions, you’ll learn the Canva essentials: how to navigate the platform, use templates, apply basic design principles, and produce professional-looking graphics. Perfect for freelancers, small business owners, educators, or anyone looking to build design skills for work, hobbies, or everyday life.

This hands-on Canva training course is ideal for creatives, do-it-yourselfers, and anyone ready to turn ideas into visuals—no experience needed.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Canva short course, you should be able to:

Navigate the Canva platform and understand key design tools
Use free templates to create designs for social media, print, and presentations
Apply layout, colour, and typography basics to improve your designs
Upload and incorporate personal photos, logos, and brand assets
Export designs in different formats for web, print, and video
Share and collaborate on projects using Canva’s team features

You might consider enrolling in a related Canva for Digital Marketing course to build on your skills.

Course content

This practical Canva course in Sydney covers:

Module 1: Getting Started with Canva

What is Canva?
Free vs Pro versions
Logging in and account settings
Exploring the homepage and project panel

Module 2: Create a Design

Multiple ways to create a design
Use the Quick Start Tools
Using templates to create a design
Creating a custom design from scratch

Module 3: Navigating the Canva Interface

Canva Editor overview
Using the design button and Quick Start icons
Searching for templates and design elements
Creating designs with templates or custom sizes

Module 4: Design Tools & Techniques

Working with elements: shapes, icons, and graphics
Arranging and aligning layers
Creating and editing text, including QR codes
Uploading and editing photos
Using frames and grids

Module 5: Working with Media

Creating videos in Canva
Editing on the timeline
Adding transitions, text, graphics, and audio
Creating basic animations

Module 6: Sharing & Publishing Your Work

Collaborating on projects and creating public links
Downloading finished designs
Publishing to social media
Printing with Canva online

Who is this course for?

This beginner Canva training is ideal for:

Freelancers, small business owners and community organisers
Job seekers or professionals looking to improve visual communication
Educators, support workers and not-for-profit staff
Anyone who wants to build digital confidence and create great-looking content

Course materials

Please bring to your class:
Your Own Laptop or Computer: Please bring your own charger to ensure your device stays powered throughout the session.
Subscription or Free Trial Canva: You can download a free 30-day trial version of Canva Pro.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Additional information

For a Canva subscription or free trial visit the Canva website.