Master advanced layout and publishing techniques in Adobe InDesign, optimising your workflow and creating standout documents to match professional graphic designers and publishers.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Mastering advanced preferences and interface customisation to optimise your workflow and streamline document creation processes.
- How to create and manipulate complex objects using Bezier paths, compound paths and advanced alignment tools for precision.
- Exploring advanced text features like GREP searches, conditional text and text variables to automate and refine content.
- Learning to integrate native Photoshop, Illustrator and EPS files seamlessly while managing live captions and layer options effectively.
- How to work with advanced typography controls, such as optical margin alignment, custom glyph sets and OpenType features.
- Developing expertise in creating interactive documents with buttons, hyperlinks, QR codes and export options for PDFs and EPUBs.
- Gaining skills in advanced colour management, including multi-ink colours, FOGRA39 standards and managing rich black for print.
- Generally learn to handle complex layouts in full confidence, improving the quality and efficiency of your design projects.
- Exploring the Layers panel to organise content effectively, unlock master items and integrate Photoshop and Illustrator layer comps seamlessly.
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This InDesign Advanced course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
Course Dates
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| Wed 23 - Thu 24 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£565
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| Mon 9 - Tue 10 Nov 2026 | London |
£565
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| Mon 23 - Tue 24 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£565
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| Tue 8 - Wed 9 Dec 2026 | London |
£565
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| Tue 22 - Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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Course Outline for InDesign Advanced
Preferences
- Detailed look at key options in Preferences
- Changing Application/Document defaults
Interface
- Spread view rotation
- Normal, preview and presentation mode
- Shortcuts for quick navigation
Objects
- Combining/converting objects
- Transforming objects with different methods
- Pasting objects within objects
- Creating Bezier paths
- Pathfinder and Align
- Compound paths
Object Styles
- Advanced Object Styles
- Picture fitting controls
- Activating paragraph styles in object styles
Strokes
- Creating custom strokes
- Pen/Pencil/Smooth/Erase tools
Text
- Text Import options
- MS Word to InDesign style sheets workflow
- Creating and using custom dictionaries
- Using the story editor
- Turning text to outlines
- Find/Change options
- Basic GREP searches
- Mapping Styles to Tags on Export
- Open type
- Column Guides
Advanced Styles
- Bullets and numbering - with styling and using Space Between
- Nested Styles
- Grep Styles
- Cross References
- Understanding Character style behaviour
- Understanding Object style behaviour
Advanced Typography
- Single Line/Paragraph Composers
- Working with OpenType
- Justification/Hyphenation controls
- Keep with Next
- Creating Custom Glyph sets
- Word space kerning
- Controls for Drop Caps
- Paragraph rule options
- Optical Margin alignment
- Span and Split
- Column rules and custom Baseline grid
Advanced text features
- Text variables - Running Heads
- Conditional Text
- Indexes
- The Notes features
- Footnotes and Endnotes
Images
- Working with native Photoshop files
- Working with AI Illustrator and EPS files
- Object Layer options and Layer Comps
- Re-linking based on file extension
- Live image captions
- Update using Edit With
Colours
- Named and Unnamed Colours
- Multi-ink colours and groups
- FOGRA39
- Aliasing spot colours in the ink manager
- Rich Black
Documents
- Document Presets
- Advanced Master Page options
- Sections and numbering
- Working with CC and ordinary Libraries vs Content Collector
- Creating and placing Snippets
- Books
- Linking for Text and Spreadsheets files
Tables
- Creating Cell and table styles
- Linking to Spreadsheets/updating information using import options
Working with Transparency
- Effect behaviour in the effects panel
- Transparency with Blending modes
- Isolating blending with groups
Working with Interactivity
- Buttons and forms
- Hyperlinks and QR
- Print v Interactive PDF
- EPUB, Jpeg, PNG output
- Creative Cloud functionality - CC Libraries, Share and collaborate, Publish Online
- Liquid Layout
Print Production
- Separations preview
- Flattener Preview
- Bleed and slug
- Crop/Reg/Bleed marks
- Define PDF settings
Utlities
- Using and adding scripts
- Data Merge
- Track Changes
FAQs about the InDesign Advanced course
Is this InDesign Advanced course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who have experience in InDesign or have already attended one of our InDesign training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of InDesign.
How is the content taught throughout the InDesign Advanced course?
Our InDesign Advanced course is extremely interactive. You will be using InDesign throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the InDesign Advanced 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.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my InDesign Advanced course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our InDesign Advanced course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the InDesign Advanced course?
We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our InDesign Advanced public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.
What support is available after I attend the InDesign Advanced course?
We offer ongoing support to our InDesign Advanced 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.
InDesign Advanced — 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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