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Master layout and publishing skills in Affinity Publisher. Learn from experts to design or publish professional standard documents.

2 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring the Affinity Publisher interface and publishing workflows, enabling confident navigation of tools, panels and workspace layouts.
  • How to set up publications for print or digital use, empowering you to create perfectly formatted professional documents every time.
  • Understanding page setup with columns, grids and facing pages, helping you establish consistent layouts for lasting visual impact.
  • Creating and applying Master Pages and branding elements, enabling visually unified multi-page documents and repeatable corporate branding.
  • Integrating and managing text frames, styles and typography, helping ensure polished communication and improved readability in all your publications.
  • How to incorporate, edit and optimise images and graphics, enabling effective visual storytelling with high-impact infographics and layouts.
  • Applying classic and modern composition techniques, empowering you to produce brochures, flyers or reports that always look professional.
  • Improving your efficiency in managing complex projects and workflows, helping you deliver polished publications much more quickly and reliably.
  • Really good, feel like I can use Figma for client work straight away. What was nice is that everything taught felt like it would be useful the next time I load Figma. Would definitely use in future.

    BWP Group
    August 2025
  • Thanks Transmedia, we really enjoyed the training. It's been very useful so far, looking forward to the next session!

    MC2
    August 2025
  • Really helpful day - covered all the areas that I'll need to create and edit simple, effective graphics for our social media channels. Excited now to apply what I've learned. Thank you!

    European Space Agency
    August 2025
  • I really enjoyed my training with Transmedia. Everyone is very accommodating and knowledgeable, and our tutor was great at explaining concepts and answering questions.

    Dan I
    September 2025
  • A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.

    Talking Tables
    August 2025
  • Lovely accommodation and atmosphere. The training was well structured and clear.

    Alistair Sawday Publishing
    August 2025
  • Really informative. Training style was great. Good amount of time using the application. Ability to ask questions as we went along was great.

    Investigo
    August 2025
  • Awesome training! Our trainer was a really great facilitator. Also very much looking forward to going through the available further learning resources and being able to contact Transmedia when needed!

    Cancer Research
    August 2025
  • Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you all over the last couple of days, I was very impressed with the course. Our trainer was a great guy, very knowledgeable and a good trainer.

    We Are Shard
    August 2025
  • The course was excellent - an in-depth curriculum with a relaxed and engaging delivery style. A perfect balance between structured learning and open discussion and directly relevant to our work.

    Grosvenor Technology
    August 2025
  • I cannot recall meeting a trainer with the combination of teaching skill and subject knowledge that you showed this week. The time I spent learning FileMaker properly was so worth the money and time!

    Trinitas Consulting
    August 2025
  • Our trainer explained the complexities of the program in a clear and accessible way. He was patient, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.

    Barnett Waddingham
    August 2025
  • I found the Sketch course really helpful and informative. I was fortunate to have 1-2-1 training and my trainer explained everything really well and made the day really enjoyable.

    Mail Metro Media
    August 2025
  • My trainer was fantastic and listened carefully to my needs, always cherry picking the useful information in a well paced session that also gave practical insights into best practice. Thank you!

    BOC
    August 2025
  • I found it so easy to understand and it was so beneficial. The way our trainer went through everything made the course so easy to pick up and absorb all of the handy tricks and information.

    Wren Kitchens
    September 2025
  • Really good, feel like I can use Figma for client work straight away. What was nice is that everything taught felt like it would be useful the next time I load Figma. Would definitely use in future.

    BWP Group
    August 2025
  • Thanks Transmedia, we really enjoyed the training. It's been very useful so far, looking forward to the next session!

    MC2
    August 2025
  • Really helpful day - covered all the areas that I'll need to create and edit simple, effective graphics for our social media channels. Excited now to apply what I've learned. Thank you!

    European Space Agency
    August 2025
  • I really enjoyed my training with Transmedia. Everyone is very accommodating and knowledgeable, and our tutor was great at explaining concepts and answering questions.

    Dan I
    September 2025
  • A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.

    Talking Tables
    August 2025
  • Lovely accommodation and atmosphere. The training was well structured and clear.

    Alistair Sawday Publishing
    August 2025
  • Really informative. Training style was great. Good amount of time using the application. Ability to ask questions as we went along was great.

    Investigo
    August 2025
  • Awesome training! Our trainer was a really great facilitator. Also very much looking forward to going through the available further learning resources and being able to contact Transmedia when needed!

    Cancer Research
    August 2025
  • Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you all over the last couple of days, I was very impressed with the course. Our trainer was a great guy, very knowledgeable and a good trainer.

    We Are Shard
    August 2025
  • The course was excellent - an in-depth curriculum with a relaxed and engaging delivery style. A perfect balance between structured learning and open discussion and directly relevant to our work.

    Grosvenor Technology
    August 2025
  • I cannot recall meeting a trainer with the combination of teaching skill and subject knowledge that you showed this week. The time I spent learning FileMaker properly was so worth the money and time!

    Trinitas Consulting
    August 2025
  • Our trainer explained the complexities of the program in a clear and accessible way. He was patient, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.

    Barnett Waddingham
    August 2025
  • I found the Sketch course really helpful and informative. I was fortunate to have 1-2-1 training and my trainer explained everything really well and made the day really enjoyable.

    Mail Metro Media
    August 2025
  • My trainer was fantastic and listened carefully to my needs, always cherry picking the useful information in a well paced session that also gave practical insights into best practice. Thank you!

    BOC
    August 2025
  • I found it so easy to understand and it was so beneficial. The way our trainer went through everything made the course so easy to pick up and absorb all of the handy tricks and information.

    Wren Kitchens
    September 2025

This Affinity Publisher Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
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Book this course

We offer Affinity Publisher Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Google Reviews

Trainer's knowledge was immense, clearly an experienced practitioner.

Joseph Chamberlain College
August 2025

Course Outline for Affinity Publisher Introduction

Affinity Publisher and the Digital Publishing Landscape

  • Understanding Affinity Publisher's role in publishing, design and marketing
  • Navigating the interface: workspaces, panels, toolbars and document management
  • Exploring real-world case studies from content creation, marketing and business communication

Setting Up Your First Publication

  • Creating new and preset documents for print (with bleeds/margins) and digital projects
  • Exploring page setup: facing pages, columns, grids and guides for consistent layout
  • Managing Master Pages for branding consistency and recurring elements

Working with Text, Typography and Styles

  • Inserting and threading text frames throughout a publication
  • Using text wrapping, paragraph and character styles and best practices for readability
  • Integrating branding: colour swatches, custom fonts and typographic hierarchy

Incorporating Images and Graphics

  • Placing images: frames, linking vs. embedding and managing resources
  • Adjusting images for print quality: resolution, format (CMYK/RGB) and cropping
  • Using shape tools creatively for infographics and branded layouts

Layouts and Composition Essentials

  • Applying classic and modern layout principles (using grids, guides and visual hierarchy)
  • Grouping, aligning and distributing elements for clean, professional design
  • Industry examples: designing flyers, multi-page brochures or internal reports

Hands-on Project: Designing a Brochure or Flyer

  • Step-by-step creation of a marketing brochure or flyer, from brief to export
  • Applying branding, text, images and advanced layout features
  • Interactive review and peer feedback

Exporting and Publishing for Print and Digital

  • Exporting to print-ready PDFs: colour profiles, bleeds, crops and preflight checks
  • Exporting for digital use: optimised images and interactive PDFs
  • Best practices for collaboration with commercial printers and digital teams
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FAQs about the Affinity Publisher Introduction course

Is this Affinity Publisher Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Affinity Designer or have been using Designer for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Designer. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the Affinity Publisher Introduction course?

Our Affinity Publisher Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Designer throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be inviting questions and supporting you through each step.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Affinity Publisher Introduction course?

For private classes in Affinity Publisher Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the Affinity Publisher Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Affinity Publisher Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Affinity Publisher Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Affinity Publisher Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Affinity Publisher Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

Affinity Publisher Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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