Canva Mastery: From Basics to Pro-Level Design
Class types
Class types
Who should attend?
- Entrepreneurs & small business owners
- Marketing & social media teams
- Corporate communications staff
- Trainers & educators
- Anyone looking to improve design skills without complex software
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Navigate Canva’s interface and tools efficiently.
- Create designs for various formats (social media, print, presentations).
- Apply branding guidelines consistently across designs.
- Incorporate multimedia, animation, and interactive elements.
- Use Canva collaboration tools for team projects.
- Export and optimise designs for different platforms.
Program Duration
- 2 Days (14 Hours Total)
- Day 1 (7 Hours) – Fundamentals & Branding
- Day 2 (7 Hours) – Advanced Features & Productivity
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Canva
Objective: Familiarise participants with Canva’s interface, tools, and workspace navigation.
Content & Activities:
- Account setup and workspace overview
- Toolbars, menus, and design panels
- Types of design projects in Canva
Module 2: Working with Templates
Objective: Learn to find, customise, and repurpose Canva templates for different needs.
Content & Activities:
- Browsing and filtering templates by category
- Replacing images, text, and colours
- Saving custom templates for future use
Module 3: Brand Kit & Consistency
Objective: Set up a brand kit to maintain visual consistency across designs.
Content & Activities:
- Uploading logos, setting brand colours and fonts
- Applying brand kit settings to templates
- Maintaining consistency across campaigns
Module 4: Typography & Layout Principles
Objective: Apply design principles for readability and visual impact.
Content & Activities:
- Choosing font pairs and hierarchy
- Alignment, spacing, and balance
- Avoiding common typography mistakes
Module 5: Image Editing & Visual Elements
Objective: Enhance designs using Canva’s image and element tools.
Content & Activities:
- Cropping, filters, and background remover
- Adding shapes, icons, and illustrations
- Layering and transparency effects
Module 6: Canva for Social Media
Objective: Create platform-optimised content and schedule posts directly from Canva.
Content & Activities:
- Resizing designs for multiple platforms
- Social media scheduling tools in Canva Pro
- Best practices for carousel posts, reels covers, and stories
Module 7: Advanced Tools – Animation, Video & Presentations
Objective: Use Canva’s multimedia features to create engaging motion content.
Content & Activities:
- Adding animations and transitions
- Editing short videos in Canva
- Designing and presenting slideshows
Module 8: Collaboration & Team Design
Objective: Work effectively on designs with team members in real time.
Content & Activities:
- Sharing designs and setting permissions
- Commenting and resolving feedback
- Version history and rollback
Module 9: Exporting & Optimising Designs
Objective: Export designs in the right formats for different uses.
Content & Activities:
- Choosing file formats (PNG, JPG, PDF, MP4, GIF)
- Compression settings for web vs print
- Transparent backgrounds and crop marks
Module 10: Capstone Project – Multi-Format Marketing Kit
Objective: Apply all learned skills to create a complete design set for a campaign.
Content & Activities:
- Integrating brand kit, templates, and multimedia elements
- Adapting designs for multiple platforms
- Presenting final design work for feedback
Certification
Participants will receive a Richworks Academy Certificate of Completion for Canva Mastery: From Basics to Pro-Level Design upon successfully completing the session.
