InDesign Advanced Training
This advanced Adobe InDesign course is designed for professionals who want to master the software’s advanced features and streamline the creation of professional-grade documents.
Participants will learn how to design structured templates, incorporate sections, chapters, tables of contents, and footnotes. The course also covers interactive features and best practices for exporting files for print and digital platforms.
Course Description
Introduction to the Adobe InDesign – Advanced Training
- Set up document and application preferences
- Understand color management and ICC profiles
- Master the key stages of a professional production workflow
- Effectively use and customize template files
Advanced Layout Techniques
- Create and manage complex master pages
- Structure long documents (sections, chapters, text frame threading)
- Assemble a book using InDesign CC
- Optimize vertical content alignment
- Organize elements using layers for better clarity
Advanced Text Features
- Manage multi-column text layouts
- Insert bullet points, numbering, and anchored objects
- Use tabulations and special spacing options
- Implement text variables and break characters
Advanced Style Management
- Streamline formatting with paragraph, character, and object styles
- Create list styles with automatic numbering
- Configure nested styles and GREP styles
- Import styles from Word documents
- Synchronize styles across documents in Book mode
- Automatically generate tables of contents and footnotes
Image Import and Management Mastery
- Use grid-based image importation techniques
- Create dynamic captions from metadata
Advanced Color and Table Management
- Manage transparency, overprint settings, and ink coverage
- Design layouts using tables
- Apply table and cell styles consistently
Document Structuring and Metadata
- Generate tables of contents and interactive indexes
- Use advanced indexing tools such as Indexmatic
- Create bookmarks and integrate interactive buttons
Preparing for Final Output
- Design a book spine and back cover
- Create and apply custom preflight profiles
- Perform comprehensive preflight checks
- Export to PDF for print or digital formats (interactive PDF, SWF)
- Print layout spreads according to industry standards
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This course is designed for communication professionals, graphic designers, layout artists, editors, or anyone looking to deepen their InDesign skills to produce long, complex, or interactive documents.
Yes. This training assumes a basic knowledge of InDesign. We recommend completing our Adobe InDesign – Beginner module or having equivalent experience.
You’ll learn to create professional materials such as annual reports, books, magazines, product catalogs, and interactive documents for print or digital publishing.
Yes. Each module includes practical workshops and real-world case studies to help you apply the advanced features covered in the course right away.
You can register directly through our website or contact our team by phone or email. We’ll help you select the session that best matches your level and professional goals.
Préalables :
- Have completed the Adobe InDesign – Beginner Training or possess equivalent skills in document creation and layout.
Objectifs :
- Gain advanced mastery of layout techniques using Adobe InDesign.
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per participant
Duration :2 day(s), is 14 hours.
Hours: 9 am-5pm, 2 coffee breaks.
Locations: Montreal, Gatineau / Ottawa, Quebec City.
Regular price: On demand
*The preferential rate applies if you register at least two participants in the same session.
Why Take This Advanced InDesign Training?
Mastering Adobe InDesign at an advanced level allows you to smoothly manage complex projects such as books, professional reports, or sophisticated catalogs. This training equips you with the skills to structure, automate, and refine your layouts with precision and efficiency.
By leveraging nested styles, GREP style sheets, advanced color management, indexing, and interactive features, you'll boost your productivity while ensuring consistency across your documents — from creation to print or digital delivery.
Whether you're a graphic designer, layout artist, or publishing professional, this course helps you elevate the quality of your work, enhance the professionalism of your deliverables, and stand out in your most demanding editorial projects.
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