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InDesign Advanced Training Course Synopsis
This class provides the InDesign user the ability to hone their skills and move their knowledge of Adobe InDesign to an advanced level. Using the skills learned in the Level I class, students will create complex documents and work with a variety of palettes and tools to further understand the capabilities of this high-end design application. We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert status.
Prerequisites for this InDesign Advanced Training Course
Knowledge of your operating system and basic computer navigation is required for all classes. In addition, students are required to be relatively well-versed in the basics of Adobe InDesign. We also recommend that you have the Adobe InDesign software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe website.
What You Will Learn in This InDesign Advanced Training Course
- Advanced Pen Tool Tricks
- Managing Long Documents
- Working with Libraries
- Creating Indexes
- Adding a Table of Contents
- Adding XML Structure
- Export to PDF
- Adding and Editing Scripts
- Advanced Text Flow
InDesign Advanced Training Course Length and Time
This class is 2 days long. Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.
Locations for this InDesign Advanced Training Course
We have training centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also offer classes at a network of rental facilities. We offer private onsite training and instructor-led, live online training. If coming to a rental facility, please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.
Goals for this InDesign Advanced Training Course
Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (770) 414-5007 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.
InDesign Advanced - Enrollment
Please fill out our registration form and fax it to us at (770) 414-5661. Please contact our Client Care Department at (877) 819-2665 for additional savings on our bootcamp classes
Lesson 1 - Managing Your Workspace
- Organizing Your Palettes
- Advanced Zooming and Navigation
- Advanced View Options
- Dragging Items Between Documents
- Third-Party plug-ins
Lesson 2 - Page Layout
- Master Page Tips and Tricks
- Using Facing Pages
- Using Libraries
- File Formats
Lesson 3 - Advanced Style Sheet Tips
- Managing Long Documents
- Indexing
- Table of Contents
- Text Gradients
- Hyphenation and Justification
- Tracking and Kerning
Lesson 4 - Drawing
- Mastering the Pen Tool
- Pen Tool Shortcuts
- Compound Paths
Lesson 5 - Where Text Meets Graphics
- Inline Graphics Creating Type Outlines
- Text Wrap Options
- Using Transparency
Lesson 6 - Importing and Exporting
- Adding Excel or Word Tables
- Import Text Options
- Import Graphic Options
- PDF Styles
- Export Options
Lesson 7 - Long Documents
- Adding Indexes
- Using Table of Contents
- Numbering & Section Options
Lesson 8 - The XML Factor
- What is XML?
- Adding Structure with XML
- Exporting to XML
- Mapping Styles to Tags
- Tips for Working with XML
- Libraries for Efficient XML Production
Lesson 9 - Color
- Using the Eyedropper to Create New Swatches
- Spot or Process?
Lesson 10 - Printing
- Using Printer Styles
- Color Separations
- Understanding the Print Menu
- The Transparency Flattener
- Preflight and Package
Lesson 11 - Scripting
- Using the Script palette
- Editing the Scripting Label