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Adobe InDesign
Overview
This course is funded through the Skills Focus programme.
The Skills Focus programme is open to NI based businesses with less than 250 employees. Charities and Community groups are not eligible for Skills Focus funding.
This three-day online Adobe InDesign course provides a practical introduction to the essential tools and features used in page layout and document design. Through guided, hands-on exercises, learners will explore core techniques such as working with text and typography, managing layouts, arranging images, and creating professional documents. The course is designed to be structured and easy to follow, making it suitable for beginners or those looking to build strong foundational creative skills in InDesign.
Qualification Aim
The aim of this Adobe Certified Professional qualification is to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to confidently use Adobe InDesign for creating professional page layouts, document design, and visual content for print and digital media
The course will be delivered online each day from 9:30am to 16:30pm
Dates:
Monday 10th August 2026
Tuesday 11th August 2026
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Thursday 13th August 2026 – Online Prep & Exam
Qualification Objectives
· Understand key design principles, terminology, and best practices for creating effective publications.
· Create and manage documents using Adobe InDesign, including layouts, text, images, and styles.
· Apply formatting, typography, and visual elements to produce professional-quality designs.
· Organise content using layers, pages, and structured document workflows.
· Prepare, export, and publish documents for both print and digital formats.
This is a 90% funded Skills Focus course. Please see Entry Requirements tab for specific criteria.
In order to avail of Skills Focus funding, applicants should be employees of NI based businesses with less than 250 employees.
Confirmed Criteria
· Less than 250 Employees
· Company based in NI
· Charities and Community organisations are not eligible for Skills Focus Funding
Your employer will need to meet with a college representative to complete the short funding application form. This meeting can take place online or the college representative can meet in person with the employer
Course will be delivered online, and learners must have access to a computer or laptop and internet. Please note that tablets, mobile phones and TVs are not compatible and should not be used for this course. A microphone and web camera is also required to improve engagement in each session and to complete the exam assignment.
Fees:
Academic period 2025:
Tuition Fee = £27.00
Fees are payable annually.
The programme is delivered under the Skills Focus initiative. Fees are up to 90% funded by the Department for the Economy.
Cost Per Person: £27
Assessment will take place through an online examination on the final day, combining multiple-choice questions. Learners will demonstrate their knowledge of Adobe InDesign, including key tools, techniques, and workflows.
Careers
This course supports progression into roles involving document design, publishing, and digital communications.
It builds practical InDesign skills that are valuable in professional environments, helping learners create structured, high-quality layouts while also providing a pathway into further study or more advanced creative disciplines.
Interests
This course is well suited to individuals with an interest in:
• Page layout and document design
• Publishing for print and digital media
• Typography and visual communication
• Learning design software and developing creative technical skill
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