All participants will need to register in advance for Canva by visiting canva.com/
Overview
An ‘Introduction to Canva’ is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to help learners create clear, attractive, and effective visual materials using Canva.
This course is ideal for those who need to produce posters, flyers, and social media content but have little or no design experience. It focuses on building confidence with Canva’s core tools while introducing simple design principles that improve clarity and impact.
Learners will be guided through the process of selecting the right templates, editing text and images, and creating layouts that communicate key messages effectively. The course also covers how to adapt designs for different platforms and how to export content correctly for both print and digital use.
The course covers:
- Choosing the right template and size for different formats
- Editing text effectively for clarity and readability
- Using colour and branding consistently
- Working with images and graphics
- Layout and visual hierarchy to highlight key information
- Using layers and grouping to manage designs efficiently
- Adapting designs for different platforms and screen sizes
- Adding icons and visual cues to support messages
- Exporting and sharing designs correctly
- Developing basic design awareness and confidence
The emphasis is on practical skills that can be applied immediately, helping learners produce professional-looking content without needing specialist design knowledge.
Benefits of the Learning
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Feel confident using Canva to create posters, flyers, and social media content.
- Produce clear, visually appealing designs that communicate messages effectively.
- Save time by using templates and tools efficiently.
- Apply simple design principles to improve readability and impact.
- Adapt content easily for different platforms and audiences.
- Export and share designs correctly for print and digital use.
- Develop transferable digital and creative skills.
This session aims to equip participants with practical, people-focused skills to create positive experiences and strong, resilient teams.
