InDesign in a Day
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign, including page layout, typography, color, and using graphics. Perfect for beginners who want get started quickly with InDesign.
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign, including page layout, typography, color, and using graphics. Perfect for beginners who want get started quickly with InDesign.
Learn how to lay out pages with text and graphics. In no time at all, you’ll be able to control typography, add photos, create/use colors, and more!
This 6-hour class will quickly get you started with the essentials. It’s for people who will use InDesign lightly and only have one day (or two nights) to spare. If you want to learn InDesign in greater depth, you should check out our 18-hour Adobe InDesign Bootcamp.
If you’re looking for portfolio-based classes, check out the Graphic Design Bootcamp, or our Graphic Design Certificate Program.
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
Adobe InDesign in a Day was the perfect class to get me started on using the software for work right away! We learned how to lay out text and images and create practical and fanciful pieces, relevant to both professional and personal interests! Michele was engaging throughout the entire day and really kept the pace of the class up. I would recommend this class to anyone looking for a jump start to getting the most out of Adobe Creative Cloud!
Robyn Wolin
World Animal Protection
A great way to set up any student for basic InDesign use for creating different print publications - learn to be flexible and creative with this class and the guides and templates that you can take with you!
Ariel Kates
GVSHP
InDesign in a Day really gave me all the tools needed to successfully begin creating content using Adobe InDesign.
Diana Pascale
MAC Cosmetics
Everything you always wanted to know about InDesign in one day. No prior knowledge needed and you will still be able to create your first magazine spread by 4:30 pm.
Antje Watermann
UNDP
InDesign in a Day gave me everything I needed and wanted to learn for my job (and more!). The syllabus develops from topic to topic to give you a full understanding of the application.
Tiffany
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
Adobe InDesign in a Day was a terrific crash course. A plethora of material was covered in a very short period of time, the instructors are articulate yet fun which makes the class fly by!
Jackie Olson
Great class to get you up and running with the basics of InDesign and the different features that it offers. 5/5
Josie Washburn
Sneha was a fantastic, patient instructor who made things really easy to understand. I haven't used InDesign in over 10 years and it was a really easy guide to jump right back in. I would definitely recommend taking a class with her - she knows what she's doing and helps you along the way!
Molly Mengual
The Estee Lauder Companies
A great class if you're starting from scratch or need to brush up on beginner skills. The workbook provided with the class is also an excellent step-by-step reference that could easily be used as a guide to help with independent projects.
Rachel
The Real Deal
Dan did an incredible job covering the basics! I left the class feeling so much more comfortable about using inDesign in the future. Can't wait to put my new skills to use.
Kayla Young
amfAR
This class was amazing! I would absolutely recommend it to a beginner in InDesign, I can't wait to use the techniques I learned in real life!
Taylor Cobb
Lee & Associates NYC
Was definitely worried about learning InDesign in one day as I wasn't sure how much I could truly learn but this class was amazing. Taught me a bunch of skills that I can take back to my team and begin executing against.
Tori Bremer
"Can't wait to take another class!"
Sydney Schmidt
American Management Association
Dan was a great instructor, very clear and engaging when reviewing the materials. I feel confident in with my new skills!
Beverly Franklin
Eugenio, the instructor, was very helpful and available.
Jerry Lee
Eugenio is very knowledgeable and kind, and teaches with great detail and explanation. He's able to teach a lot in a short amount of time and is always willing to answer questions. Great course!
Alyse DeVore
Eugenio was very professional, interactive, knowledgeable, easy-going, and funny.
Francine V.
My instructor was personable and very equipped to be teaching this course. She was good at explaining concepts in a way that people who weren't very familiar with Adobe could understand. Although I was online, I felt like she created a good atmosphere.
Izzy R.
Very comprehensive content! I feel like I finished the class with a good working knowledge of InDesign, and am ready to apply what I've learned towards a career in Graphic Design. Eugenio kept the class at a steady pace each time, and was flexible about pausing to answer questions.
Jessica C.
The class was a quick way to get the information I needed to start my book publishing project.
Jennifer Graham
I would recommend the class to anyone with little or no experience in InDesign who wants to get started using the product.
Jennifer Graham
This class was excellent! I enjoyed the instructor and the content. The instructor was VERY knowledgeable and relayed the information with precision and patience! I'm glad I took this course. If you're looking to learn the basics of InDesign, this is the right course for you, with Eugenio!
Lisa Long
Eugenio Solis de Ovando will give you all the basics you need to know to get started with Adobe InDesign. He's knowledgeable, patient, polite, professional, organized, thorough, and gives helpful tips from his experience with this program. He welcomes questions and makes sure you are comfortable with his explanation and confident in your skills.
Sue Rushford
I recommend this class to anyone who is looking to use InDesign. The instructor was patient and informative and the content was truly useful. I walked out feeling a lot more capable than when I went in, with examples to show what I learned!
Isabella Velazquez-Booker
A great place to get the basics of InDesign!
Jeremy Larlee
InDesign in a Day is rated 4.8 stars by 103 students
A great place to get the basics of InDesign!
I recommend this class to anyone who is looking to use InDesign. The instructor was patient and informative and the content was truly useful. I walked out feeling a lot more capable than when I went in, with examples to show what I learned!
Eugenio Solis de Ovando will give you all the basics you need to know to get started with Adobe InDesign. He's knowledgeable, patient, polite, professional, organized, thorough, and gives helpful tips from his experience with this program. He welcomes questions and makes sure you are comfortable with his explanation and confident in your skills.
This class was excellent! I enjoyed the instructor and the content. The instructor was VERY knowledgeable and relayed the information with precision and patience! I'm glad I took this course. If you're looking to learn the basics of InDesign, this is the right course for you, with Eugenio!
I would recommend the class to anyone with little or no experience in InDesign who wants to get started using the product.
The class was a quick way to get the information I needed to start my book publishing project.
Eugenio was very patient and informative.
Eugenio, the instructor, was very helpful and available.
Eugenio was very professional, interactive, knowledgeable, easy-going, and funny.
Eugenio is very knowledgeable and kind, and teaches with great detail and explanation. He's able to teach a lot in a short amount of time and is always willing to answer questions. Great course!
Eugenio couldn't have done a better job of teaching this class. I looked forward to it every week and truly enjoyed the material and the resources provided.
Very comprehensive content! I feel like I finished the class with a good working knowledge of InDesign, and am ready to apply what I've learned towards a career in Graphic Design. Eugenio kept the class at a steady pace each time, and was flexible about pausing to answer questions.
My instructor was personable and very equipped to be teaching this course. She was good at explaining concepts in a way that people who weren't very familiar with Adobe could understand. Although I was online, I felt like she created a good atmosphere.
Dan was a great instructor, very clear and engaging when reviewing the materials. I feel confident in with my new skills!
"Can't wait to take another class!"
Was definitely worried about learning InDesign in one day as I wasn't sure how much I could truly learn but this class was amazing. Taught me a bunch of skills that I can take back to my team and begin executing against.
This class was amazing! I would absolutely recommend it to a beginner in InDesign, I can't wait to use the techniques I learned in real life!
Dan did an incredible job covering the basics! I left the class feeling so much more comfortable about using inDesign in the future. Can't wait to put my new skills to use.
A great class if you're starting from scratch or need to brush up on beginner skills. The workbook provided with the class is also an excellent step-by-step reference that could easily be used as a guide to help with independent projects.
Sneha was a fantastic, patient instructor who made things really easy to understand. I haven't used InDesign in over 10 years and it was a really easy guide to jump right back in. I would definitely recommend taking a class with her - she knows what she's doing and helps you along the way!
Great class to get you up and running with the basics of InDesign and the different features that it offers. 5/5
Adobe InDesign in a Day was a terrific crash course. A plethora of material was covered in a very short period of time, the instructors are articulate yet fun which makes the class fly by!
InDesign in a Day gave me everything I needed and wanted to learn for my job (and more!). The syllabus develops from topic to topic to give you a full understanding of the application.
This was super helpful! I learned so much and am not afraid of this program anymore.
InDesign in a Day really gave me all the tools needed to successfully begin creating content using Adobe InDesign.
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This course includes a detailed workbook, available in print or ebook at no additional cost.
Our proprietary workbooks are designed by a team of industry experts and instructional designers, and are updated regularly for the latest features and trends. Learn by completing a variety of real-world projects, and apply your newly-learned skills right away.
We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
Learn to create a bi-fold brochure with photos, drop shadows, text wrap, and much more.
Use typography, graphics, color, and a QR code to create a two-sided business card.
No. We provide computers (Mac or PC) with InDesign installed. Choose your operating system at checkout.
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
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Senior Instructor
Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor at Noble Desktop in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms.
Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision.
He holds a Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training.
As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design.
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School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer
Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.
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