InDesign Classes Boston, MA

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a graphic designer. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps, such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students then learn and put into practice design fundamentals, such as design theory, composition, typography, color, and more. During the program, students will work on multiple design projects, including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a graphic designer and walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

This program covers basic through advanced InDesign skills needed to earn an official Adobe certification. Receive comprehensive InDesign training through interactive classes, private tutoring, and preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional exam, with the flexibility to opt for additional private tutoring if the exam is not your immediate goal.

This 2-day program on Adobe InDesign teaches the essentials of this publishing and layout software. Students in this class will learn how to design and publish many types of content, such as marketing materials, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and more. With no previous experience necessary, students will leave this program ready to create high-quality layout designs.

Elevate your Adobe InDesign skills in this two-day, intermediate-level class. Using the most current InDesign version, participants strengthen their document construction skills, maximize work efficiency, and incorporate the latest design standards into their creations. Specific topics include advanced transparency techniques, blending modes, page layout, shape conversion, stylesheet techniques, tables and text flow, linked file management, Creative Cloud utilization, managing long documents, PDF accessibility, and HTML/CSS exports.

Further develop your Adobe InDesign tablet and mobile publishing skills in this one-day intermediate course. Participants who have successfully completed an InDesign Essentials class learn how to create new documents, or modify existing ones, to formats such as EPUB, Kindle/AZW, MOBI, PDF, and HTML for Kindle, iPad, and other mobile users. Added interactive elements, such as video and music, enhance creations. Specific topics include creating e-books, hyperlinks, and EPUB documents, converting graphics, redefining reading orders, adding metadata, exporting HTML code, creating and exporting documents, and learning best practices for Section 508 compliance.

Advance your Adobe InDesign knowledge with this two-day, advanced-level class. Participants learn how to optimize publishing workflow without writing code. That enables users to preserve design aesthetics and stay on deadline. Through a combination of hands-on learning, class discussions, and instructor-led instruction, students look at topics such as XML basics, DTD structures, cross-media exports, anchored objects, and advanced CSS styling.

Get comfortable with Adobe InDesign in this five-day, beginner-level course. Participants learn essential desktop publishing skills and concepts. This includes both print and digital documents. Using hands-on, instructor-led learning, students examine topics such as creating marketing materials, page layout and basic troubleshooting, and desktop publishing. This class prepares students to take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) examination for InDesign.

In this 6-hour class, participants will get started with the basics of InDesign for creating or editing page layouts. Students will learn how to work with type, graphics, apply color, create two-page layouts, prepare files for printing, and export to a PDF. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

This 3-day course teaches the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign. Students will learn how to work with colors, objects, styles, and typography to develop designs for publishing. Completing 15 projects in this course will allow students to practice creating rich layouts and interactive PDF forms. Although intended for beginners, more advanced users are also encouraged to take the course to expand their skills.