The Canva Design Fundamentals course provides a hands-on introduction to creating professional designs using Canva’s core features. Learners start by navigating Canva’s intuitive dashboard, setting up projects, and organizing their workspace for efficient workflows. They then explore how to add and manipulate text, images, and graphic elements, applying layout principles and alignment tools to create balanced, polished compositions.

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Canva Design Fundamentals
This course is part of Canva Essentials Professional Certificate

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November 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
Begin your Canva journey by learning to navigate the platform's intuitive interface and organize your design workflow. This module equips you with the essential skills needed to set up and manage professional design projects effectively.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 ungraded lab
Discover how to manipulate text, images, and graphic elements to create compelling designs. Learn essential layout principles and master Canva's alignment tools to achieve balanced, professional compositions that effectively communicate your message.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 ungraded lab
Learn to apply essential visual design principles that transform basic layouts into polished, professional designs. This module equips you with strategies for creating visual hierarchy, managing white space, and developing consistent multi-page layouts that enhance communication.
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