Introduction to Canva: Design with Confidence: Aut 10:00-14:00

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Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

17/10/2026

Fee

£42.00

Entry requirements

You will be using a PC so mouse and keyboard skills are needed.

Teaching staff

A skilled teacher

Course Code

CL278A1E

Duration

1-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

About the course

Discover how easy and enjoyable graphic design can be with Canva. This friendly, hands-on 4-hour workshop is perfect for beginners who want to create eye-catching content for social media, events, clubs, community groups, hobbies, or personal projects. You'll learn how to use Canva's simple drag-and-drop tools to design professional-looking social media posts, posters, invitations etc. Whether you're promoting an event, sharing content online, or creating invitations for family and friends, Canva makes it quick and easy to bring your ideas to life. Throughout the workshop, you'll explore practical design techniques, including colour, typography, layout, and imagery, helping you create designs that stand out and communicate your message effectively. You'll also discover how to customise Canva's ready-made templates to save time while achieving polished, professional results.

We will be using the free web-based version of Canva for this taster.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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