Adobe InDesign Basics

Create Professional Layouts for Print and Digital Media

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard for professional layout and publishing. Whether advertisements, brochures, catalogs, price lists, labels, or business cards—InDesign is the central tool for high-quality print and digital media.

In this hands-on introductory seminar, you will learn step by step how to work professionally with Adobe InDesign. Through numerous exercises, you will explore the creative and technical possibilities of the program—from structured page layouts and typography to print-ready output.

Our experienced trainers will show you:

• How professional layouts are structured
• How text, images, and colors work together optimally
• How to efficiently organize documents
• How to correctly prepare print and PDF outputs

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Clear introduction to Adobe InDesign with no prior knowledge required
• Practical exercises directly related to everyday work
• Confident handling of layout, typography, and images
• Professional foundations for print and digital media
• Ideal for marketing, communication, and design
• Participation available on-site or live online

Seminar Contents

Workspace & Workflow

• Customizing the interface for efficient work
• Understanding and using tools and panels

Document Management

• Working with single pages
• Automatic pagination
• Structured page layout with Adobe InDesign

Layout & Design

• Frame-based design
• Using colors and gradients
• Structuring documents with layers

Typography in InDesign

• Character and paragraph styles
• Nested styles
• Consistent text formatting for professional layouts

Working with Images

• Importing and placing images
• Image formats: TIFF, EPS, PSD, JPG, PDF
• Image effects such as drop shadows and transparency

Preparing for Output

• Creating PDFs for print and digital use
• Packaging InDesign documents for handoff
• Basics of prepress

Target Audience

This Adobe InDesign basics seminar is designed for:

• Users in graphics and design
• Employees in marketing, advertising, and public relations
• Multimedia and web designers
• Professionals in prepress
• Anyone who wants to create professional layouts

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Windows or macOS interface
• No prior InDesign experience required