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.
This InDesign Intermediate 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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| Mon 15 - Tue 16 Dec 2025 | London |
£545
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| Mon 5 - Tue 6 Jan 2026 | Live Online |
£545
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| Tue 6 - Wed 7 Jan 2026 | London |
£565
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| Tue 27 - Wed 28 Jan 2026 | Live Online |
£565
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| Thu 29 - Fri 30 Jan 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 5 - Fri 6 Feb 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 9 - Tue 10 Feb 2026 | London |
£585
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| Tue 10 - Wed 11 Feb 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 11 - Thu 12 Feb 2026 | London |
£585
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| Tue 3 - Wed 4 Mar 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 4 - Thu 5 Mar 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 26 - Fri 27 Mar 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 31 - Wed 1 Apr 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 2 - Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 6 - Tue 7 Apr 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 8 - Thu 9 Apr 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 9 - Fri 10 Apr 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 14 - Fri 15 May 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 18 - Tue 19 May 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 18 - Tue 19 May 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 20 - Thu 21 May 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 1 - Tue 2 Jun 2026 | London |
£585
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| Tue 2 - Wed 3 Jun 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 3 - Thu 4 Jun 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 29 - Tue 30 Jun 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 23 - Fri 24 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 28 - Wed 29 Jul 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 30 - Fri 31 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 30 - Fri 31 Jul 2026 | London |
£585
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| Tue 4 - Wed 5 Aug 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 6 - Fri 7 Aug 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 6 - Fri 7 Aug 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 10 - Tue 11 Aug 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 3 - Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 7 - Tue 8 Sep 2026 | London |
£585
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| Tue 8 - Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 9 - Thu 10 Sep 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 1 - Fri 2 Oct 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 1 - Fri 2 Oct 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 5 - Tue 6 Oct 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 29 - Fri 30 Oct 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 3 - Wed 4 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 5 - Fri 6 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 5 - Fri 6 Nov 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 9 - Tue 10 Nov 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 3 - Fri 4 Dec 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 7 - Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 8 - Wed 9 Dec 2026 | London |
£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
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.
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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