Module 1: Rapid Workflow Setup

Objective: Configure Canva for instant productivity and minimal wasted clicks.

Content & Activities:

• Setting up the Brand Kit: Upload company logos, define brand colours, and set font hierarchy to ensure every design aligns with brand guidelines instantly.
• Creating a Quick Access Template Library: Save frequently used templates (flyers, social posts, presentations) for faster reuse.
• Keyboard Shortcuts & Time-Saving Hacks: Learn essential Canva shortcuts to speed up resizing, alignment, duplication, and element selection.

Module 2: Design Like a Pro in Minutes

Objective: Apply professional layout and visual impact principles without spending hours tweaking designs.

Content & Activities:

• Composition Rules: The rule of thirds, balance, and visual flow for readability.
• Spacing & Alignment: How to use white space effectively and avoid clutter.
• Colour Psychology & Harmony: Selecting colour schemes that evoke the right emotions and align with brand tone.
• Typography Hierarchy: Differentiating headlines, subheadings, and body text for easy scanning.

Module 3: Template Hacking for Unique Branding

Objective: Customise Canva templates to look original, avoiding the generic “Canva look.”

Content & Activities:

• Structural Edits: Rearranging template layouts to fit unique content flow.
• Replacing Stock Assets: Swapping Canva stock images/icons with custom brand visuals.
• Texture & Depth: Adding overlays, gradients, and shadows for more professional feel.
• Maintaining Brand Cohesion: Ensuring designs still reflect your brand despite template changes.

Module 4: Social Media Impact Designs

Objective: Create platform-optimised visuals that capture attention in under 3 seconds.

Content & Activities:

• Carousel Design for Engagement: Planning multi-slide storytelling posts for Instagram & LinkedIn.
• Thumbnail Strategies: Designing clickable YouTube & reels thumbnails that boost views.
• Story Highlight Sets: Creating branded icons and covers for Instagram highlights.
• Mobile-First Design: Ensuring designs are readable and engaging on small screens.

Module 5:Practice Lab – Mini Branding Kit

Objective: Apply all skills from Day 1 to produce a consistent visual identity pack.

Content & Activities:

• Logo Creation: Building a simple brand logo using Canva shapes, text, and icons.
• Social Media Templates: Designing post and story templates for consistent branding.
• Cover & Banner Designs: Creating cohesive Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube headers.

Module 6: Advanced Tools – Animation, Video & Presentations

Objective: Use Canva for multimedia design to increase engagement and versatility.

Content & Activities:

• Adding Animations: Applying subtle or dynamic movement to text, images, and elements.
• Video Editing: Trimming clips, adding transitions, background music, and text overlays.
• Interactive Presentations: Using Canva Live and embedded links for engaging pitches.

Module 7: Collaboration & Team Design

Objective: Improve design workflow by collaborating directly within Canva.

Content & Activities:

• Sharing Projects with Permissions: Allowing view-only, edit, or comment access.
• Live Co-Editing: Multiple users editing the same design in real time.
• Version History & Rollback: Recovering older versions of designs.

Module 8: Pro Export Settings & File Mastery

Objective: Export designs correctly for their intended use without quality loss.

Content & Activities:

• Choosing File Formats: PNG for web graphics, PDF for print, MP4 for video, GIF for animation.
• Optimisation: Compressing files for web without sacrificing quality.
• Special Exports: Transparent backgrounds, crop marks for printing, and bleed settings.

Module 9: Multi-Platform Campaign Creation

Objective: Repurpose one design into multiple formats for a full marketing campaign.

Content & Activities:

• Batch Resizing with Magic Resize: Quickly adapting one design to fit multiple platforms.
• Maintaining Visual Consistency: Keeping colours, fonts, and layout consistent across sizes.
• Campaign Flow Planning: Sequencing posts for a unified campaign look.

Module 10: Creative Speed Challenge – 60-Minute Campaign Build

Objective: Simulate real-world creative demands by producing a multi-format campaign under time pressure.

Content & Activities:

• Quick Theme Planning: Choosing a consistent style and colour palette.
• Batch Content Production: Creating multiple platform outputs in sequence.
• Time Management in Design: Allocating minutes per design piece.