Adobe InDesign Essentials

Adobe InDesign Training Schedule

When	Location	Cost	Register
October 13-14, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Austin, TX 9811 South IH-35, Building 5 - Unit 100	$895.00	Register
October 13-14, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	$895.00	Register
October 27-28, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Phoenix, AZ 1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014	$895.00	Register
October 27-28, 2026 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	$895.00	Register
November 16-17, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Austin, TX 9811 South IH-35, Building 5 - Unit 100	$895.00	Register
November 16-17, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Phoenix, AZ 1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014	$895.00	Register
November 16-17, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	$895.00	Register
November 16-17, 2026 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	$895.00	Register
December 08-09, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Austin, TX 9811 South IH-35, Building 5 - Unit 100	$895.00	Register
December 08-09, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	$895.00	Register
December 15-16, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Phoenix, AZ 1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014	Sale til Oct 15 ~~$895.00~~ $845.00	Register
December 15-16, 2026 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	Sale til Oct 15 ~~$895.00~~ $845.00	Register
January 05-06, 2027 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Austin, TX 9811 South IH-35, Building 5 - Unit 100	Sale til Nov 05 ~~$895.00~~ $845.00	Register
January 05-06, 2027 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	Sale til Nov 05 ~~$895.00~~ $845.00	Register
January 19-20, 2027 9:00 AM–4:00 PM	Phoenix, AZ 1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014	Sale til Nov 19 ~~$895.00~~ $845.00	Register
January 19-20, 2027 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time	Online Instructor-Led Zoom Online Training Room	Sale til Nov 19 ~~$895.00~~ $845.00	Register

Overview

Professional training in desktop publishing that gives you complete control over the design and typography, ensuring precise and flawless results.

The InDesign Essential Skills 1 training is a course designed to help students quickly learn the fundamentals of the program and develop practical workflow techniques to produce professional results. This class covers a range of topics, including how to import text and graphics, use layers, apply color effectively, work with typography, and prepare documents for printing. Learn how to use and create your own templates for efficient project starts. The curriculum is flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of the students in the class.

The instructor will also provide guidance on avoiding common mistakes and following the latest design standards and workflows. This Adobe InDesign class is ideal for anyone looking to learn how to use InDesign to create visually appealing documents for print.

Outline

Get comfortable with the interface and workspaces
Learn to create different types of frames
Create Paragraph and Character Styles
Explore the use of Typography and the related panels
Incorporate images, Word documents, and Excel documents
Place images and manage them through the Links panel
Format type to create well-crafted documents
Learn about the different color panels and resources
Incorporate Tables and related Styles
Learn to export, reuse, and share projects
Create and re-use templates
Export PDFs for different delivery channels
Become familiar with related Creative Cloud apps and tools

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Materials

Along with this training, you will receive:

Student courseware and class projects
Adobe InDesign Course Certificate
Conversion tools bookmark

This training can also assist with the preparation of Adobe certification exams, including the Adobe Certified Professional credential.

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Prerequisites

Basic Computer Skills on Windows or Mac

Level 1 Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need InDesign experience to take Essentials?

No. The course is designed for beginners with little or no previous InDesign experience. Experienced users also benefit from the breadth of techniques, shortcuts, workflows, and professional best practices covered in the training.

Do I need to bring my own computer to class?

Not for in-person training. Lumenbrite provides a computer with InDesign installed. For Online Live training, you'll need your own computer with InDesign installed and a reliable internet connection. A headset is required, and Lumenbrite can provide one upon request.

How do I choose between InDesign Essentials and Bootcamp?

Most people are best served by Bootcamp. It covers everything in Essentials, then adds two more days of intermediate-to-advanced skills — so you get the fundamentals plus the deeper techniques most professionals actually need. Choose Essentials if you only want the core basics; choose Bootcamp if you want the complete, job-ready skill set.

Can my company arrange private InDesign training?

Yes. Lumenbrite can tailor private InDesign training to your organization's team, projects, workflows, and training goals. Interested in customized training? Contact Us to discuss your team's goals, software, and training needs.