This workshop is being delivered by Herefordshire Means Business on behalf of the Herefordshire Growth Hub.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for individuals who already have a basic understanding of Canva and are looking to enhance their design skills using a pro-Canva account. It's perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, social media managers, educators, and anyone who wants to create professional-looking visuals.

This intensive 3-hour course is designed for Canva users who want to move beyond the basics and harness the platform's advanced features for truly stunning and professional designs. We'll delve into techniques and tools that will elevate your visuals, streamline your workflow, and empower you to create impactful designs for any purpose.

Course Outline and Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Master Advanced Editing Techniques: Go beyond basic adjustments and learn to manipulate images with precision, including background removal, advanced color correction, and utilizing filters effectively.

Harness the Power of Design Elements: Explore and customize a wider range of design elements, including gradients, textures, patterns, and illustrations, to add depth and visual interest to your creations.

Create Dynamic Content with Animations & Videos: Discover how to incorporate simple animations and video elements into your designs for engaging social media content, presentations, and more.

Streamline Your Workflow with Advanced Features: Learn time-saving tips and tricks, including using Brand Kits, Magic Resize, Content Planner, and collaboration tools for efficient and consistent design creation.

Design for Print & Digital with Confidence: Understand best practices for preparing designs for different outputs, including setting up bleed, understanding color modes (CMYK vs RGB), and optimizing for various screen sizes.

Develop a Design Strategy: Learn to think strategically about your design choices, considering target audience, branding, and effective visual communication.

Explore and Utilize Canva's Pro Features (if applicable): Understand the benefits and features available in Canva Pro, including premium templates, stock photos, and collaboration features.

Prerequisites:

A Pro Canva Account, basic familiarity with the Canva interface and tools is recommended.

Materials:

Participants should bring a laptop or tablet with internet access and a Canva account (free or Pro).

Outcome:

Participants will leave this course with the skills and knowledge to create advanced, professional designs using Canva, empowering them to elevate their visual communication and achieve their design goals.

This workshop is fully funded by Herefordshire Growth Hub and is open to Herefordshire based businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs

Canva Advanced for Business Workshop