InDesign CS4: Essentials

During this excellent InDesign CS4: Essentials course you will learn all the tricks the professionals know that can save you hours of time in production. Upon successful completion you will understand how to build advanced Paragraph Styles that include both Nested and Next styles, and so much more. The course has been created by an expert instructor with years of experience, as you can imagine, you will be given an abundance of insider knowledge and tips.
 

What skills will I gain?
Discover how InDesign CS4 provides a platform for communications beyond print. It can make electronic documents as PDF as well as web documents as SWF
Find out whether your print jobs will cause problems at print shops by using the new Preflight panel
Learn how design can be more efficient with Text and Object Styles
See how InDesign CS4 can apply many artistic effects to your placed artwork, without knowledge of other applications like InDesign or Photoshop
Learn how to use layers to create different versions of your publications, for different languages, different markets, and more


Course Outline:
Exploring the Interface
Customizing Application Preferences
Working With Documents
Navigating & Viewing Documents
Margins, Columns, Rulers & Guides
Adding Text to Your Layout
Text Formatting Options
Formatting Text Using Styles
Tabs, Tables & Lists
Working With Placed Graphics
Creating Shapes & Using Text Wrap
Working With Color & Swatches
Using Layers
Introducing Object Styles
Adding Interactivity
Preflight, Print & Pdf


How will I be assessed?
✓  You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
✓  You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification.
✓  You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.


What Certification am I going to receive?
If you pass the exam successfully then you will be awarded a certificate in InDesign CS4: Essentials.
 

Benefits you will gain:
✓  High quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
✓  Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
✓  24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
✓  Benefit of applying NUS extra Discount Card.
✓  Recognised Accredited Qualification.
✓  Excellent customer service and administrative support.