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Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2

$795 | 3-Day Course

Build confidence using advanced InDesign features with real-world projects.

Course Overview

The Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 course is designed for users who are ready to build on their foundational knowledge and tackle advanced techniques and workflows.

The class will cover the following topics:
  • Advanced object manipulation and layout techniques
  • Color management, gradients, and tint swatches
  • Text flow control and typographic precision
  • Editing and formatting with Story Editor and text styles
  • Applying and managing paragraph, character, and object styles
  • Importing and managing vector and bitmap graphics
  • Working with transparency, blending modes, and effects
  • Preparing documents for print and PDF export

This class is ideal for experienced InDesign users seeking to enhance productivity and design accuracy using real–world tips, shortcuts, and creative workflows.

InDesign Training

TARGETED FOR: Graphic Designer | Digital Designer | Marketing Coordinator

Learn from Professional Instructors and move forward in your field with industry-aligned InDesign training.

+ Full Course Details
Overview
  • This course builds on the foundational skills from Level 1 and covers advanced InDesign techniques for layout, styles, effects, and publishing.
  • Content is covered at a faster pace with a focus on real–world applications, shortcuts, and best practices.
  • Project files from Level 1 are reused and expanded to provide challenging and practical learning experiences.
  • Training is applicable for both Mac and PC users – instructor will highlight platform differences.
Objective
  • Enhance document creation efficiency with advanced object, text, and layout techniques.
  • Improve design consistency and flexibility through master styles and effect management.
  • Gain hands-on experience with professional publishing tools for print and PDF output.
Target Student
  • Designers and professionals who already use InDesign and want to build on their skills.
  • Users looking to speed up production workflows and improve design precision.
  • Anyone preparing documents for commercial printing or digital distribution.
+ Course Delivery Format
Virtual Instructor-Led

All of our Public Classes are taught by a virtual live instructor. How it works is a live instructor conducts the class from a remote location regardless if you attend at one of the local training centers or if you attend remotely.

For of Private Group Training classes we can arrange to have the instructor conduct the class live at your location. Need Group Training?

+ What's Included

  • Professional Instructor Delivery - You will learn with our expert trainers with over 15 years of experience.
  • Free Course Materials - You will receive free reference materials for your class.
  • Small Class Sizes - Our classes are limited to 12 students, so you have plently of opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor.
  • Free Repeat - If you need a refresher your are able to retake the class free of charge within one year of your original class date.
  • Hands-On Training - Our classes are designed for you work hands on during the session so can stay engaged and really learn the material.
  • Certificate of Completion - Each student will receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.

+ Course Outline
  • Working with Objects
    Review – Creating and modifying graphics frames
    Creating multiple frames in one step
    Transforming the shape of frames
    Selecting and modifying grouped objects
    Flowing type along a path
  • Working with Color
    Managing color
    Search and replace colors
    Working with tint swatches
    Working with gradients
    Working with color groups
  • Flowing Text
    Create linked frames automatically
    Add pages and linked frames automatically while flowing text
    Clean up text by deleting extra paragraph returns
    Apply paragraph styles to text
    Control column breaks
    Align text to the baseline grid
  • Editing Text
    Finding and changing a missing font
    Editing text by dragging and dropping
    Using the Story Editor
  • Working with Styles
    Review – Creating and applying paragraph styles
    Review – Creating and applying character styles
    Creating and applying object styles
    Globally update styles
    Import and apply styles from other InDesign documents
  • Importing and Modifying Graphics
    Distinguish between vector and bitmap graphics
    Manage imported graphic files using the Links panel
    Adjust the display quality of graphics
    Import Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator graphics using different techniques
    Use various sizing and fitting techniques
    Wrap text around graphics
    Fill type with a graphic
  • Working with Transparency
    Change the opacity of objects drawn in InDesign
    Apply transparency settings to imported graphics
    Apply transparency settings to text
    Apply blending modes to overlapping objects
    Apply feathering effects to objects
    Add a drop shadow to text
    Apply multiple effects to an object
    Copy effects between objects
    Apply an effect to one layer of a Photoshop file
    Edit and remove effects
  • Printing and Exporting
    Pre-flighting files
    Previewing separations
    Managing colors
    Previewing the page
    Creating an Adobe PDF proof
    Creating a Press-Ready PDF and saving a PDF preset
    Printing a proof and saving a print preset
+ Prerequisites

Prerequisites

  • Completion of InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 or equivalent experience is required.
  • Must be comfortable with the workspace, creating documents, using styles, and managing objects and text.

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Learn with experienced professionally certified trainers that are subject matter experts.

Free Repeat

You have the option to retake this class one time within a year of your original class date.

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Our courses are all designed for the students to have hands-on interaction throughout the course.

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You are busy, we get it. Our classes are regularly scheduled to give you a number of convenience training options.

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Course Schedule

Course Title Dates Times Location Fee
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 11/20/2025 – 11/21/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $795.00
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 12/18/2025 – 12/19/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $795.00
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 1/15/2026 – 1/16/2026 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $795.00

Related InDesign Instructor-Led Courses

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Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 12$795

As part of our commitment to supporting learners at every stage, we’re working to develop a library of free InDesign tutorials designed to help you tackle common tasks and workflows. We understand that not every situation calls for a full course, so these resources offer quick, practical guidance to help you get the job done efficiently.

Available InDesign On-Demand Courses

Course Title (Click For Details) Course Fee
Adobe InDesign On-Demand Complete (Levels 1 & 2)$495
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InDesign Certifications Available

InDesign certifications are a powerful way to validate your InDesign skills, and gain recognition as a trusted expert in the field. Whether you're an individual looking to boost your career or an organization investing in team development, our courses are designed to help you earn these industry-recognized credentials.

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CompTIA A+ (Core 1 &amp; Core 2) &ndash; V15 – <strong>Exam Version</strong> <ul> <li>V15 (new series)</li> </ul>

Certification Overview CompTIA A+ (Core 1 &amp; Core 2) &ndash; V15 equips students with the practical skills required to install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot today&rsquo;s devices and operating systems in business environments.

Topics Include:

  • Exam Objectives &ndash
  • Detailed Breakdown
  • Core 1 (220&ndash
  • 1201) &ndash
  • Domain coverage and key skills:
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  • Monitor/replace mobile hardware components (battery, keyboard/keys, RAM, HDD/SSD, wireless cards, camera/webcam, microphone, Wi&ndash
  • Fi antenna)

Target Audience Aspiring IT Support Specialists &amp; Help Desk Technicians Field/Service Desk Technicians &amp; Desktop Support Staff Junior Systems/Network Support roles and Career Changers entering IT

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CompTIA A+ (Core 1 &amp; Core 2) &ndash; V15 – <strong>Exam Version</strong> <ul> <li>V15 (new series)</li> </ul>

Certification Overview CompTIA A+ (Core 1 &amp; Core 2) &ndash; V15 equips students with the practical skills required to install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot today&rsquo;s devices and operating systems in business environments.

Topics Include:

  • Exam Objectives &ndash
  • Detailed Breakdown
  • Core 1 (220&ndash
  • 1201) &ndash
  • Domain coverage and key skills:
  • 1.0 Mobile Devices (13%)
  • Monitor/replace mobile hardware components (battery, keyboard/keys, RAM, HDD/SSD, wireless cards, camera/webcam, microphone, Wi&ndash
  • Fi antenna)

Target Audience Aspiring IT Support Specialists &amp; Help Desk Technicians Field/Service Desk Technicians &amp; Desktop Support Staff Junior Systems/Network Support roles and Career Changers entering IT

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Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) – AutoCAD

This certification is aimed at professionals who have advanced skills in AutoCAD and have experience working on more complex projects. It is typically recommended for those with around 400 hours of real-world experience.

Key areas covered:

  • Drawing objects, editing, and organizing objects
  • Advanced annotation techniques (hatch patterns, annotations)
  • Creating and managing reusable content (blocks, symbols)
  • Managing layouts and viewports
  • Output formats and publishing files
  • Working with external references (Xrefs) and data linking
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Key areas covered:

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  • Advanced rendering techniques
  • Interoperability with other Autodesk products

These certifications help individuals and professionals stand out in the job market by proving their expertise in AutoCAD to employers. Autodesk often updates its certification paths, so it’s always a good idea to check their official site or authorized training centers for the most current information.

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This was the class I needed. The instructor Jeff took his time and made sure we understood each topic before moving to the next. He answered all of our questions, and I don’t know about the rest of the students, but was very pleased with this experience.

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