Graphic Design with Canva/Adobe Training Course

Graphic Design with Canva/Adobe Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Graphic Design with Canva/Adobe Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

Visual communication plays an important role in branding, marketing, social media engagement and professional communication. This training course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills required to create attractive, clear and professional visual content using Canva and Adobe design tools.

The course focuses on graphic design principles, visual composition, typography, colour, branding, social media graphics and basic image editing. Participants will develop the ability to plan, design and adapt visual content for different digital and workplace communication needs.

Course Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

  • Marketing and communication professionals
  • Social media and digital marketing professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Content creators and bloggers
  • Public relations and communications staff
  • Administrative and programme staff
  • Students and recent graduates
  • Freelancers and aspiring graphic designers
  • Professionals seeking basic graphic design skills

Personal Impact

  • Develop foundational graphic design skills.
  • Understand key principles of visual communication.
  • Create professional digital graphics using Canva and Adobe tools.
  • Improve use of colour, typography and visual composition.
  • Develop basic branding and visual identity skills.
  • Create graphics for social media and digital platforms.
  • Improve ability to edit and adapt visual content.
  • Build confidence in producing professional visual materials.

Organizational Impact

  • Improve the quality of organisational visual communication.
  • Strengthen branding and visual identity.
  • Support effective creation of social media and marketing materials.
  • Reduce reliance on external support for basic graphic design tasks.
  • Improve consistency of organisational communications.
  • Strengthen digital marketing and audience engagement.
  • Support faster production of promotional and communication materials.

Course Objectives

  • Explain fundamental graphic design concepts and principles.
  • Apply principles of layout, balance, contrast and visual hierarchy.
  • Use colour and typography appropriately in visual designs.
  • Navigate and use basic Canva design features.
  • Understand basic Adobe design and editing functions.
  • Create professional social media graphics.
  • Develop simple branded visual materials.
  • Edit and enhance basic images.
  • Adapt designs for different digital platforms and formats.
  • Apply consistent branding elements across visual materials.
  • Prepare and export designs in appropriate formats.
  • Evaluate visual designs for clarity, quality and audience suitability.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Graphic Design and Visual Communication

  • Introduction to graphic design
  • Principles of visual communication
  • Layout, balance, contrast and alignment
  • Visual hierarchy and composition
  • Colour theory and colour combinations
  • Typography and font selection
  • Understanding images, icons and visual elements
  • Designing for different audiences and purposes
  • Activity: Develop a simple visual concept using appropriate colour, typography and layout principles.

Module 2: Canva and Adobe Design Tools

  • Introduction to Canva and Adobe design environments
  • Navigating design interfaces and tools
  • Creating and managing design projects
  • Working with templates and design elements
  • Adding and editing text and images
  • Basic image editing and adjustments
  • Working with layers and visual elements
  • Resizing and adapting designs
  • Applying branding elements
  • Case Study: Review an existing promotional design and identify improvements in layout, branding, typography and visual consistency.

Module 3: Branding, Social Media Graphics and Digital Content

  • Principles of visual branding
  • Creating consistent brand elements
  • Designing social media graphics
  • Content formats for different platforms
  • Creating promotional and marketing materials
  • Image selection and basic editing
  • Preparing designs for digital publishing
  • File formats and image quality
  • Maintaining consistency across digital content
  • Simulation: Develop a set of branded social media graphics for a simulated organisation or business.
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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