InDesign Lite Course
Start Adobe InDesign training with Nexacu’s InDesign Lite course. This beginner-friendly InDesign course focuses on the essential page layout skills needed to create simple, short documents such as stationery, flyers and advertisements.
You will learn how to set up documents, work with text and images, apply basic formatting, prepare artwork for print, and export finished files as PDFs. This course is ideal if you need practical InDesign skills without covering the full range of features used for longer publishing projects.
No prior InDesign experience is required. This course is designed for beginners who need to create simple, short documents in Adobe InDesign.
InDesign Lite is designed for learners who want to use Adobe InDesign for simple design and document production tasks. It suits administrators, marketers, small business owners, communications staff and beginners who need to create short print or PDF documents.
The course focuses on practical InDesign skills for smaller projects rather than complex, multi-page publishing workflows. Exercises include common workplace design tasks such as stationery, flyers and ads.
For learners who need to create multi-page documents such as newsletters, catalogues, magazines, brochures or fact sheets, the InDesign Essentials course provides more comprehensive coverage.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
InDesign EssentialsBuild practical InDesign skills for brochures, reports and digital documents. This hands-on course covers core layout tools, text, images and print-ready workflows.
InDesign AdvancedExtend your InDesign skills with advanced layout workflows for long documents, automation, styles and professional publishing projects for print and digital output.
InDesign InteractivityCreate interactive PDFs and online documents with Adobe InDesign. Learn buttons, animation, video and interactive layout techniques for engaging digital content.
InDesign AccessibilityLearn to create accessible PDFs and documents using Adobe InDesign. This course covers practical accessibility tools, document structure and compliance-focused workflows.
Desktop Publishing Essentials Courses Package
Gain essential skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Perfect for beginners looking to create print and digital content from start to finish.
$2,215 inc GST
The InDesign Interface
Operating systems, versions, menus and shortcuts
Dialog boxes and panels – efficiency tips
The Start workspace
File types
The InDesign interface at a glance
InDesign preferences
InDesign panels
InDesign workspaces
The Tools panel
The Control panel
Using InDesign Help
The pasteboard
The context menu
Zooming and scrolling
Adding and navigating pages
Display performance
Document tabs
Control panel reference points
Selecting and moving frames
Resizing frames
Selecting text
Hidden characters
Screen modes
Undoing, redoing and reverting
Saving files
Creating Documents
Best practice workflow
Colour – RGB versus CMYK
New Document dialog at a glance
Page margins and margin guides
Columns
Bleeds
Page sizes
Modifying the document setup
Modifying margins and columns
Creating a document preset
Document rulers
Ruler guides
Smart guides
Creating and using template files
Adding and deleting pages
Adding Text and Graphics
Working with text
Making the frame fit the text
Selecting text
Adding placeholder text
Placing text files
Importing images
Resizing images and frames
Fitting images
Positioning an image within the frame
Placing multiple images
Placing multiple images in a grid (Gridify)
Creating shapes
Corner effects
Rotating text, images or shapes
Grouping objects
Stacking objects
Using Graphics and Links
Graphic formats
Resolution
Managing links and linked assets
Publishing
Preflighting documents
Preflight errors
Defining export format
Producing PDF files for approval and screen use
Exporting to a high-resolution PDF
Packaging an InDesign document
Working with Text Frames
Text frame indicators
Text frame options
Threading text frames
Text flow
Import options for placing text
Using glyphs
Inserting break characters
Formatting Text
Formatting text
Character formatting
Selecting a typeface and type style
Setting type size
Leading and line spacing
Kerning and tracking
Capitalisation
Superscript or subscript characters
Underline and strikethrough
Baseline shift
Paragraph formatting
Paragraph alignment
Space before or after
Indenting text
Hyphenation
Applying colour to objects
Creating a new swatch
Editing swatches
The Eyedropper tool
Paragraph and Character Styles Preview
Paragraph styles
Applying paragraph styles
Editing paragraph styles
What is InDesign Lite?
InDesign Lite is a beginner-friendly Adobe InDesign course focused on creating simple, short documents such as stationery, flyers and advertisements. It introduces the essential page layout, text, image and export skills needed for practical workplace design tasks.
Who is the InDesign Lite course suitable for?
InDesign Lite is suitable for beginners, administrators, marketers, communications staff, small business owners and other users who need to create simple print or PDF documents without learning the full range of advanced InDesign publishing features.
Do I need previous InDesign experience?
No. No prior Adobe InDesign experience is required. This course is designed for learners who are new to InDesign and want a practical introduction to creating short, simple documents.
What will I learn in InDesign Lite?
You will learn how to navigate the InDesign workspace, set up documents, work with layout and colour settings, import and format text, place and adjust images, and prepare files for print or PDF export.
What types of documents will I practise creating?
The course includes practical exercises for simple business and marketing documents, including stationery, flyers and advertisements. It is best suited to one or two-page documents rather than complex multi-page publishing projects.
What is the difference between InDesign Lite and InDesign Essentials?
InDesign Lite focuses on essential skills for simple, short documents such as flyers and ads. InDesign Essentials provides broader coverage for users who need to create multi-page documents such as newsletters, catalogues, magazines, brochures or fact sheets.
Is InDesign Lite suitable for marketing materials?
Yes. InDesign Lite is useful for creating simple marketing and business materials such as flyers, advertisements, stationery and short promotional documents. It helps learners apply basic layout, formatting and image placement skills for print or PDF distribution.
Does this course cover print and PDF output?
Yes. InDesign Lite covers preparing files for print or PDF export. You will learn how to set up simple documents and export finished files for practical workplace use.
Can I attend InDesign Lite online or face-to-face?
Yes. InDesign Lite is available online or face-to-face, depending on the current course schedule. Check the available dates and locations before booking.
Should I choose InDesign Lite or a more advanced InDesign course?
Choose InDesign Lite if you are new to InDesign and only need to create simple documents. Choose InDesign Essentials if you need a stronger foundation for multi-page layouts, or InDesign Advanced if you already use InDesign and need more complex publishing workflows.
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InDesign AdvancedExtend your InDesign skills with advanced layout workflows for long documents, automation, styles and professional publishing projects for print and digital output.
InDesign InteractivityCreate interactive PDFs and online documents with Adobe InDesign. Learn buttons, animation, video and interactive layout techniques for engaging digital content.
InDesign AccessibilityLearn to create accessible PDFs and documents using Adobe InDesign. This course covers practical accessibility tools, document structure and compliance-focused workflows.
Desktop Publishing Essentials Courses Package
Gain essential skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Perfect for beginners looking to create print and digital content from start to finish.
$2,215 inc GST
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