Unlock Your Creative Potential
Discover the power of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that empowers you to create stunning visuals effortlessly. This course covers everything from basic navigation to designing professional-quality social media posts, presentations, and marketing materials.
Perfect for beginners and non-designers, you’ll learn how to use templates, customize designs, and unleash your creativity with Canva’s vast array of tools and resources.
📅 Course Dates Through 2025:
- February 1, 2025
- May 3, 2025
- June 7, 2025
- July 5, 2025
- August 2, 2025
- Sept 6, 2025
- Oct 4, 2025
- Nov 1, 2025
- Dec 6, 2025
🕒 Duration:
12 Hours
📍 Mode of Learning:
Online & Offline
🎯 Limited Slots Available:
Secure your spot now and embark on your design journey!
Canva Basics:
- Navigate the Canva interface with ease.
- Understand design tools, templates, and layouts.
Design Fundamentals:
- Apply design principles like balance, contrast, and alignment.
- Use grids and frames to create structured layouts.
Customizing Templates:
- Modify pre-made templates to suit your branding needs.
- Add and adjust text, colors, and images for a unique look.
Creative Design Skills:
- Design stunning social media posts, presentations, and flyers.
- Create logos, infographics, and marketing materials.
Advanced Features:
- Explore Canva Pro tools like background remover and animation.
- Collaborate with others using shared designs and folders.
Practical Applications:
- Develop designs for real-world projects and portfolios.
- Learn export settings for print and digital formats.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to create professional-quality designs for any purpose!
Aspiring Designers:
- Beginners looking to dive into the world of graphic design.
Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners:
- Anyone needing quick, professional designs for branding, social media, and marketing.
Social Media Enthusiasts:
- Creators aiming to enhance their posts, stories, and ads with eye-catching visuals.
Students and Educators:
- Those wanting to create engaging presentations, reports, or academic projects.
Freelancers and Professionals:
- Individuals eager to offer graphic design services using an intuitive and versatile tool.
Non-Designers:
- Anyone who wants to produce high-quality designs without needing advanced technical skills.
This course is perfect for anyone ready to unleash their creativity and produce standout designs effortlessly!
Why Choose UP Academy?
REFLECT AND APPLY
Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.
DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS
Earn a Professional Certificate from MIT xPRO plus Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Gain insights from MIT faculty and industry experts.
LEARN ON DEMAND
Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.
LEARN FROM OTHERS
Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples.
LEARN BY DOING
Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.
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Course Curriculum
| What is Canva? | |||
| Overview of Canva. Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Comparing Canva with traditional tools. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Setting Up Your Account Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Free vs. Pro: What’s included in each plan? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Navigating the dashboard and templates. Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| Understanding the Interface Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Design workspace and menu options. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Importing and exporting assets. Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| Assignment For What is Canva Section | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Getting Started with Templates | |||
| Customizing pre-designed templates. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Choosing the right template for your project. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Design Elements in Canva Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| Adding and editing text, shapes, and icons. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Using Canva’s color palettes and gradients effectively. Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| Assignment For Getting Started With Templates in Canva | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Typography | |||
| Pairing fonts for readability and aesthetic appeal. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment For Pairing fonts for readability | 75:01 | ||
| Font hierarchy and how to use it in designs. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignement For Font hierarchy | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Brand Kits (Pro Feature) Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Setting up brand colors, fonts, and logos. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Consistency in branding across designs. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment For Consistency in branding across designs | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Photo and Video Editing | |||
| 🎨 Using Filters, Adjustments, and Cropping in Canva Details | FREE | 00:10:00 | |
| 🎥 Adding and Editing Videos in Canva Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| 🧱 Layering and Alignment in Canva: Building Precise, Polished Designs Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🧩 Working with Layers for Complex Designs in Canva Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 📐 Alignment Tools to Maintain Balance in Canva Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🎞️ Animations and Effects in Canva: Bringing Designs to Life Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| Assignment For Animations and Effects in Canva | 75:01 | ||
| Applying animations for presentations & social media. Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🎨 Special Effects for Text and Images in Canva Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Collaboration Features | |||
| 🤝 Sharing Designs with Team Members in Canva Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🧑🤝🧑 Real-Time Collaboration on Projects in Canva Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Social Media Content | |||
| 📱 Designing Instagram Posts and Stories with Canva Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment For Designing Instagram Posts and Stories with Canva | 75:01 | ||
| 🎯 Designing Facebook Banners and YouTube Thumbnails Using Canva Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment For Designing Facebook Banners and YouTube Thumbnails Using Canva | 75:01 | ||
| Business Essentials | |||
| 🧾 Creating Business Cards, Flyers, and Brochures in Canva Details | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment For Creating Business Cards, Flyers, and Brochures in Canva | 00:00 | ||
| 📊 Infographics for Data Visualization Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| Assignment For Infographics for Data Visualization | 00:00 | ||
| Project 1: Create a Social Media Project Details | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Quiz for Canva Course | 00:30:00 | ||
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