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There are 4 modules in this course
If you're ready to level up your InDesign workflow and already know your way around the basics, this course is the perfect next step. Whether you're self-taught or coming from my beginner class, Kate Silver will take you to explore advanced preferences, optimized workspace setups, and powerful styling tools that will seriously boost your design speed and precision.
By the end of this course, you’ll know how to:
* Master Paragraph & Character Styles for professional consistency
* Use advanced bullet styling, emoji bullets, and nested styles
* Set up smart workspaces, auto-activate fonts, and save to CC Libraries
* Design restaurant menus, flyers, and QR code layouts with flair
This is for designers who want a more efficient, pro-level way to work in InDesign — especially those who want to build real-world, portfolio-ready projects as they go. You’ll get access to free templates and exercise files to follow along step by step.
To be successful, you should already be familiar with Adobe InDesign basics — either from experience or by completing my beginner course.
Instructor bio:
Kate Silver is a graphic and shoe designer, Top Teacher on Skillshare, and instructor at the UK’s leading Adobe training center in London. She creates beginner and advanced courses on design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and more.
With experience designing for brands like Jimmy Choo and Sophia Webster, Kate brings hands-on expertise to her classes, making complex tools simple and accessible. Her lessons focus on clarity, practical projects, and smart shortcuts to help students build real skills with confidence.
Start strong with a guided walkthrough of the advanced setup needed for professional InDesign work. You’ll explore essential preferences, organize your workspace, and learn best practices for file handling and font management so you can hit the ground running with confidence.
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 15 minutes
Let's Get Started!•3 minutes
Welcome Fellow InDesigners•1 minute
Downloading Course Files•2 minutes
Advanced Preferences & Workspace•6 minutes
Missing Fonts Explained•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
Project Instructions•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Mastering Paragraph Styles and Text Efficiency
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Level up your typographic precision with advanced style controls. Learn how to control formatting across large documents with powerful tools like Paragraph Styles, bullets, and global Find/Change—all while keeping your design assets ready to reuse and share.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 29 minutes
Paragraph Styles & Character Styles•10 minutes
Paragraph Options & Keep Options•6 minutes
Advanced Bullets•6 minutes
Override Styles & Saving to CC Libraries•2 minutes
Find/Change: Select Multiple Text & Change In One Click•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Creative Image & Shape Manipulation in InDesign
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Explore the creative side of InDesign by mastering tools for shape creation, image placement, and path manipulation. This module unlocks visual storytelling techniques that go far beyond simple text and boxes.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 26 minutes
QR Codes•3 minutes
Introducing the Pen Tool•9 minutes
Releasing Compound Paths•8 minutes
Images Inside Text•3 minutes
Making Compound Paths & Grids•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Automate Layouts with Defaults & Editing Tools
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
Dive into InDesign’s time-saving automation features. From default settings that simplify your workflow to the powerful Story Editor, you’ll gain full control over how your content flows and updates throughout a document.
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.