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Take your InDesign skills to the next level. Learn more InDesign features from our experts to create more professional layouts and optimise publishing workflows.

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

What you will learn

  • Mastering the customisation of InDesign workspaces, menus and shortcuts to optimise your workflow and boost productivity.
  • Enhancing text formatting with advanced features like Paragraph Rules, Tabs, Glyphs, Baseline Shift and Split and Span.
  • Developing your style sheet powers and working with tables and cells.
  • Learning to create and manage nested styles, drop caps and advanced paragraph and character styling for consistent design aesthetics.
  • How to work with RGB and CMYK colour settings for precise print and digital outputs.
  • Developing skills in managing longer documents by creating Master Pages, Table of Contents, Sections and using Smart Text Reflow.
  • How to add interactivity with hyperlinks, buttons, forms and QR codes to create engaging digital publications.
  • Customising margins and page sizes.
  • Generally improve your ability to handle complex layouts efficiently while producing high-quality designs for print or digital platforms.
  • InDesign Intermediate

    It was a pleasure to attend this training session which was catered to our specific needs. Anthony was clearly adept with his InDesign skills and very flexible managing our queries.

    Broadwick Studio
    August 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    My course was great. I appreciated the teacher's expertise and willingness to answer any question. The best thing was that the class size was limited to six, meaning everyone had a chance to speak up.

    Gillian F
    August 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Excellent. The best training I have ever had.

    National Housing Federation
    July 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Our trainer was so helpful - it was really good having it tailor made for exactly what I was doing. I literally just used what he taught me for a piece of artwork that I didn't know how to do before!

    The White Company
    July 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Anthony was a fantastic tutor, with an enormous amount of experience, which he shared patiently and creatively. I particularly liked being able to bring real life examples to work on together.

    Penelope V
    June 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    May 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    I have taken part in several Transmedia courses and will likely take part in a few more. Lee my trainer was always happy to help me. From booking to training, Transmedia is brilliant to work with.

    Reach plc
    September 2026
  • The course was well presented and well paced, giving me the knowledge I needed.

    KPMG
    September 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    Informative, educational and well delivered.

    Ernst & Young
    August 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    I completed a 1-1 course which was a excellent experience. A big thank you to my trainer for leading the course at the pace i needed it to be and teaching me as much as possible within the day.

    Easyfairs UK Limited
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    I really enjoyed the training; it was very informative and useful. I am looking forward to attending more trainings with your team.

    Community Pharmacy England
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    The session was really good, thank you. Everyone enjoyed it and found it very useful. Thanks so much for all your help.

    Kingfisher Drinks
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    The course went really well and the notes are great! I enjoyed the trainer's teaching style - he was very patient with me and I learned a lot. Many thanks for all your help.

    The AI Corporation
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    The trainers were so knowledgeable, patient and genuinely supportive. I've come away feeling much more confident and excited to put what I've learned into practice. I couldn't recommend highly enough!

    Sage Software Ltd
    August 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    I really enjoyed my three days training in InDesign and Illustrator Advanced earlier this week.

    Mid Sussex Council
    July 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    It was a pleasure to attend this training session which was catered to our specific needs. Anthony was clearly adept with his InDesign skills and very flexible managing our queries.

    Broadwick Studio
    August 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    My course was great. I appreciated the teacher's expertise and willingness to answer any question. The best thing was that the class size was limited to six, meaning everyone had a chance to speak up.

    Gillian F
    August 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Excellent. The best training I have ever had.

    National Housing Federation
    July 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Our trainer was so helpful - it was really good having it tailor made for exactly what I was doing. I literally just used what he taught me for a piece of artwork that I didn't know how to do before!

    The White Company
    July 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Anthony was a fantastic tutor, with an enormous amount of experience, which he shared patiently and creatively. I particularly liked being able to bring real life examples to work on together.

    Penelope V
    June 2026
  • InDesign Intermediate

    Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    May 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    I have taken part in several Transmedia courses and will likely take part in a few more. Lee my trainer was always happy to help me. From booking to training, Transmedia is brilliant to work with.

    Reach plc
    September 2026
  • The course was well presented and well paced, giving me the knowledge I needed.

    KPMG
    September 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    Informative, educational and well delivered.

    Ernst & Young
    August 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    I completed a 1-1 course which was a excellent experience. A big thank you to my trainer for leading the course at the pace i needed it to be and teaching me as much as possible within the day.

    Easyfairs UK Limited
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    I really enjoyed the training; it was very informative and useful. I am looking forward to attending more trainings with your team.

    Community Pharmacy England
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    The session was really good, thank you. Everyone enjoyed it and found it very useful. Thanks so much for all your help.

    Kingfisher Drinks
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    The course went really well and the notes are great! I enjoyed the trainer's teaching style - he was very patient with me and I learned a lot. Many thanks for all your help.

    The AI Corporation
    August 2026
  • InDesign Introduction

    The trainers were so knowledgeable, patient and genuinely supportive. I've come away feeling much more confident and excited to put what I've learned into practice. I couldn't recommend highly enough!

    Sage Software Ltd
    August 2026
  • InDesign Advanced

    I really enjoyed my three days training in InDesign and Illustrator Advanced earlier this week.

    Mid Sussex Council
    July 2026

This InDesign Intermediate course includes

  • bullet point icon Authorised Certificate
  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

Course Dates

   

Date Location Price (ex VAT)  
Tue 13 - Wed 14 Oct 2026 Live Online £565
Mon 19 - Tue 20 Oct 2026 London £565
Thu 22 - Fri 23 Oct 2026 Live Online £565
Wed 4 - Thu 5 Nov 2026 London £565
Mon 9 - Tue 10 Nov 2026 Live Online £565
Mon 16 - Tue 17 Nov 2026 London £585
Mon 23 - Tue 24 Nov 2026 Live Online £585
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026 London £585
Tue 8 - Wed 9 Dec 2026 Live Online £585
Thu 10 - Fri 11 Dec 2026 London £585
Tue 15 - Wed 16 Dec 2026 Live Online £585
Thu 7 - Fri 8 Jan 2027 London £585
Thu 14 - Fri 15 Jan 2027 Live Online £585
Thu 21 - Fri 22 Jan 2027 London £585
Thu 28 - Fri 29 Jan 2027 Live Online £585
Mon 1 - Tue 2 Feb 2027 London £585
Tue 9 - Wed 10 Feb 2027 Live Online £585
Wed 17 - Thu 18 Feb 2027 London £585
Thu 25 - Fri 26 Feb 2027 Live Online £585
Mon 1 - Tue 2 Mar 2027 London £585
Tue 9 - Wed 10 Mar 2027 Live Online £585
Wed 17 - Thu 18 Mar 2027 London £585
Tue 30 - Wed 31 Mar 2027 Live Online £585
Thu 8 - Fri 9 Apr 2027 London £585
Thu 15 - Fri 16 Apr 2027 Live Online £585
Thu 22 - Fri 23 Apr 2027 London £585
Thu 29 - Fri 30 Apr 2027 Live Online £585
Thu 6 - Fri 7 May 2027 London £585
Thu 13 - Fri 14 May 2027 Live Online £585
Thu 20 - Fri 21 May 2027 London £585
Thu 27 - Fri 28 May 2027 Live Online £585
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Jun 2027 London £585
Thu 10 - Fri 11 Jun 2027 Live Online £585
Mon 21 - Tue 22 Jun 2027 London £585
Tue 29 - Wed 30 Jun 2027 Live Online £585
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Course Outline for InDesign Intermediate

InDesign Workspaces

  • Saving Workspaces
  • Customising Menus
  • Customising Shortcuts
  • Multiple Document Windows

Working with Text

  • Paragraph Rules and Tabs
  • Font choices
  • Breaks
  • Glyphs
  • Baseline Shift
  • Filtering font choices
  • Breaks
  • Special Characters
  • Split and Span

Paragraph and Character Style Developments

  • Bullets and Numbers
  • Nested Styles and Drop Caps
  • Paragraph Composer
  • Redefine, Next style, Based on, Break, Link
  • Character styling behaviour

Layers

  • Using the Layers panel
  • Layers for separating, hiding and showing content
  • Layers for unlocking master items
  • Bringing in Photoshop and Illustrator Layers and Layer comps

Images

  • Customising the Links Panel to display attributes like scale, rotation and resolution

Working with Colour

  • RGB vs CMYK in output
  • Pantone and Mixed Colour Swatches
  • Colourising Images

Frames and Objects

  • Pathfinder and Align
  • Converting Shapes
  • Working with Groups
  • Transforming objects; again; and again individually
  • Special Effects; Targeting Effects

Drawing with Vector paths

  • The pen and pencil tools

Working with Longer Documents

  • Creating spread documents
  • Smart Text Reflow
  • Creating pages with different sizes
  • Master Pages
  • Based-on Masters
  • Sections and Numbering
  • Table of Contents
  • Libraries and Snippets
  • Books

Interactive

  • Hyperlinks
  • Buttons and Forms
  • QR Codes

Output

  • Export to PDF
  • Defining PDF Presets
  • Pre Flight
  • Print Presets
  • Other output formats including export to eBooks and Publish Online

Tables

  • Further table features
  • Import options for tables

Miscellaneous

  • Preferences
  • Display performance
  • Import options
  • Loading styles and colours
  • Presets and templates
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FAQs about the InDesign Intermediate course

Is this InDesign Intermediate 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. If you are unsure about the suitability of the course, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the InDesign Intermediate course?

Our InDesign Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate course?

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

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the InDesign Intermediate course?

We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our InDesign Intermediate 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 Intermediate course?

We offer ongoing support to our InDesign Intermediate course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. While we cannot promise to solve any particular problem you may have, our trainer will always do their best to explain the theory and help you with any issues you encounter.

InDesign Intermediate — 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.

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