Adobe InDesign (EN)

Learn to design like a pro

From flyers to magazines, brochures to e-books: InDesign is the industry standard for combining text and images into professional publications. In this hands-on course you’ll learn exactly what you need to create print-ready and digital documents with confidence. Small group, live online, with clear demos and practical assignments.
No prior experience required—just curiosity and creative energy.

  • Duration: 4 lessons (1 module, once a week)
  • Tuition: €295 (VAT-exempt)
  • Format: Live online via Zoom
  • Start dates: – Wed May 13 2026

Misschien wil je dit leren…

Ik wil leren hoe ik mooie layouts en documenten maak

Ik zoek een cursus voor magazines, brochures en opmaak

Ik wil beter worden in typografie en compositie

Dan zit je hier goed. In deze cursus leer je hoe je met InDesign professionele layouts maakt die helder, mooi en goed opgebouwd zijn.


Wat kan ik maken met InDesign?

Je kunt er magazines, brochures, presentaties, pdf’s en andere opgemaakte documenten mee ontwerpen.

Leer ik hier ook typografie?

Ja. Typografie, compositie en paginahiërarchie zijn een belangrijk onderdeel van deze cursus (in het Engels gegeven).

What you’ll learn

A practical skill set to build and deliver real publications:

  • Images & text, the right way – place, link, crop, fit, text wrap, baseline grid.
  • Typography & styles – paragraph/character styles, spacing, hyphenation, optical alignment.
  • Color management – RGB vs CMYK vs Pantone, swatches, tints, brand palettes.
  • Transparency & effects – layers, blending, drop shadows (tastefully!), overprint preview.
  • Master pages & long documents – consistent headers/footers, auto page numbers, book files.
  • Covers & layout systems – grids, visual hierarchy, full-bleed images, safe margins.
  • Preflight & export – collect package, print-ready PDF/X, interactive PDF basics (links, TOC).

We also show how InDesign plays nicely with Photoshop and Illustrator assets for a clean, end-to-end workflow.

What you’ll make

You’ll design a multi-page brochure or mini-magazine and deliver:

  • A tidy .INDD with styles and masters
  • A print-ready PDF (with bleeds & crop marks)
  • An interactive PDF (basic links/TOC)
  • A short process note you can add to your portfolio

Start easily with a single module (€295)

Begin with one software course and develop practical skills right away.

👉 Work with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or Figma 👉 Combine multiple tools later within one learning path

👉 View the full Tools & Software track

Online

Flexibel leren met een expert docent
295 Trajectprijs
  • Live online lessen (4 weken)
  • Werken aan eigen opdrachten
  • Direct vragen stellen tijdens de les
  • Kleine groep (max 8 cursisten)

Intensief

Intensieve kleine groep
750 Trajectprijs
  • Kleine groep, max. 4
  • Veel persoonlijke aandacht
  • Feedback op je werk
  • Sneller Resultaat
Favoriet

Op locatie

Amsterdam
850 Trajectprijs
  • Les in Amsterdam
  • Persoonlijke begeleiding
  • Werken aan je eigen project
  • Direct toepasbare resultaten

Privé

1-op-1 begeleiding op maat
950 Trajectprijs
  • Volledig op maat
  • Flexibele planning
  • Persoonlijke feedback
  • Ideaal voor snelle groei

Who is this for?

  • Marketers/Comms who want professional layouts in-house

  • Design beginners moving beyond Canva to a production workflow

  • Content creators & authors preparing print and digital publications

  • Junior designers/DTP who want clean files and confident exports

No graphic design background needed—we’ll guide you step by step.


Duration, structure & study load

  • 4 lessons · 1× per week (live, online)

  • Study load: approx. 2–3 hrs/week (incl. assignments)

  • Each class: short demo → guided exercise → assignment → Q&A

  • Between classes: instructor feedback on your file so you improve fast


Requirements

  • Adobe InDesign CC (trial is fine to start)

  • A few sample texts/images (we’ll also provide starter assets)

  • Stable internet + Zoom; a mouse is recommended for layout work


Outcomes

  • Confidently design flyers, brochures, magazines

  • Use typographic styles for speed and consistency

  • Set up masters, grids and clean, reusable documents

  • Export flawless print PDFs and simple interactive PDFs

  • Package files properly for printers or teammates


What students say

“I finally understand styles and grids—my layouts look cleaner and get done faster.” – Jenny
“Clear explanations and lots of practice. Loved the feedback between sessions.” – Nicole
“Great structure and practical tips—this has levelled up my day-to-day work.” – Debby
“Being able to rewatch the lessons helped me nail the exports.” – Cindy


Certificate

This is a short course: you’ll finish with a final assignment and receive a Certificate of Attendance.
(If you’re after a diploma with exam, check our longer Opleidingen.)


FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need prior InDesign experience?

No. This is a beginner-friendly course. We start at the foundation and build up quickly with short demos and hands-on exercises.

2) Which software/license do I need?

Adobe InDesign CC. You can start with a trial to follow the first sessions. We’ll advise on simple, affordable setup.

3) Do we cover print and digital export?

Yes. You’ll learn clean file setup, preflight, and print-ready PDF export (bleeds/crops) plus a basic interactive PDF (links/TOC).

4) What’s the time investment?

4 lessons (one per week) and about 2–3 hours of self-study/assignments between classes.

5) What should I prepare/bring?

Have InDesign installed, plus a few sample texts and images. We’ll also provide starter assets. A mouse helps for layout work.

6) Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You’ll complete a final assignment and receive a Certificate of Attendance for this short course.

7) What does it cost?

The course fee is €495 (VAT-exempt) per module of 4 lessons.

Adobe InDesign English course

Enrol or ask advice

📍 Apply via the button and choose your start date.
💬 Not sure if you need InDesign or the full design track? Book a short intake—we’ll advise you.