What you'll learn

Set up a free account with Canva
Navigate your way around all Canva's features and functions
Use preloaded templates to create your own images and graphics
Learn how to create custom size images
Understand how to resize your existing images using Canva
Create a stunning Facebook cover photo for your business

Course content

6 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 0m total length

Setting up your account3:01
In this short video I welcome you to Canva, and this course and show you how to set up your account on Canva
Logging into Canva0:57
Logging into Canva is really easy when you know how. Find out where to login and how to reset your password in this video.

Navigating the dashboard/home area3:13
When you log into Canva you see the home/main dashboard area. This guide shows you around so you can get used to finding all the features to create amazing graphics for your business.
Navigating your settings area1:15
If you want to change your settings on Canva, watch this lecture to find out how.
Navigating the main design panel2:57
This is a video tour of the main design dashboard - and all the tools available to create beautiful images in Canva

Choosing the right template5:00
In this video I guide you through all the available templates and how to choose the right one for your design.
Adding a background image or colour4:10
This video shows you how to add a background colour to your image or a background pattern or image.
Using grids to create montages5:04
Learn how to create montages using the grids feature on Canva
Uploading your own photos3:50
Upload your own photos and images from your computer or Facebook to your designs by following this how to video
Adding text to your image6:37
Learn how to add text to your images and change the font, size, colour and other elements of text
Using Canva's freebies in your design15:10
In this video, we really get to grips with the freebies and design features available and how you can use them to create your own amazing images.
Renaming your design0:45
Find out how to quickly and easily change the file name of your design on Canva
Saving your image as PDF or image file (.png) to your computer3:40
Learn how to share your images on Twitter and Facebook, or save as an image file or PDF - including adding crop and bleed marks if you're sending it to print!

Requirements

Laptop or PC

Description

Who is this course for?

Small business owners who want to create their own stunning graphics and images for free without any prior design know-how. From your Facebook page cover photo to your business logo, this course will teach you how to use Canva to create great graphics.

What is this course about?

This course is a step by step guide to using Canva - from setting up your account and navigating your way around the website and all its features - to creating amazing graphics in a couple of minutes to use online and on your social media.

What is Canva?

Canva.com is a website which is free to sign up to created by previous Google employees. It allows you to create and design your own graphics and images for free, and has a library of free images to use (as well as some stock imagery available at a $1 per image should you wish to use them).

Materials Included:

Step by Step video guides will teach you all you need to know - with support from your trainer Jen Smith.

How long will it take to complete?

Less than 2 hours if you watch and 'play-a-long' in one sitting, but each module has its own video, so you can take as much time as you wish learning and testing each feature. Learn completely at your own pace either in one go or over time.

How is the course structured?

Module 1: Setting up your free account on Canva

Module 2: Navigating your way around Canva and all its features

Module 3: Creating images using Canva's preloaded templates

Module 4: Learn how to create custom size images using Canva

Module 5: Resizing your existing images and photos using Canva

Why should you take this course?

When you're running your own business, design costs can stack up quickly. This course teaches to use an amazing free online tool, Canva, to create your own images quickly and easily - perfect for your website, blog and social media

Who this course is for:

Creative Business Owners
Beginners
People who want to make their own DIY images for their website and social media

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Course content

Setting up your free account on Canva2 lectures • 4min

Navigating your way around Canva and all its features3 lectures • 7min

Creating images using Canva's preloaded templates8 lectures • 44min

Learn how to create custom size images using Canva1 lecture • 1min

Resizing your existing images and photos using Canva1 lecture • 2min

::: BONUSES :::2 lectures • 3min

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