Duration
1 Day in-person training
Funding Availability
Funding is currently available to Tees Valley residents. See full funding requirements here.
Course Overview
Unlock the full potential of Canva in this hands-on, practical workshop designed to boost your design confidence and content creation skills.
Whether you’re a small business owner, marketer, or creative professional, this session will give you the knowledge, techniques, and shortcuts to create standout visual content – without needing a graphic design background.
What You Will Learn
This is a practical, get-it-done workshop covering:
Canva essentials:
- Navigating the interface, templates, and design setup
- Colour theory simplified: Choosing colours that align with your brand and resonate with your audience
- Typography best practices: Effective font pairing, readability, and brand consistency
- Layout fundamentals: Designing clear, balanced, eye-catching visuals
- Working with text: Design features, hierarchy, and engaging copy placement
- Creating engaging content: Social posts, posters, presentations, and more
- Live creation time: Apply what you learn immediately with guidance and feedback
Who Should Take This Course
This one-day, hands-on Canva workshop is tailored for those who:
- Run a small business, work in marketing, or have a creative role—and want to confidently produce polished, on-brand visual content.
- Are looking to elevate the visual appeal of their social media posts, presentations, posters, or other content—without needing formal design training.
- Want practical learn-by-doing experience—creating real designs during the session, receiving expert guidance, and walking away with ready-to-publish assets.
- Prefer a fast-paced, immersive format that builds confidence in design, layout, colour choices, and typography—all in just one day.
What Makes It Different?
This isn’t just a Canva demo – you’ll get hands-on designing content to build your confidence. You’ll leave with:
- Finished or near-finished designs ready to publish
- A stronger eye for colour, typography, and layout in your branding
- The ability to use Canva’s advanced tools to work smarter and faster
- Clarity on design decisions that build brand trust and engagement
It’s not about becoming a designer overnight. It’s about creating content that looks professional, feels authentic, and tells your story, with tools that make it simple.
Key Information
Course length: Total of One day.
Course availability: Click here to check our next starting date.
Cost: Fully funded for eligible residents.
Funding requirements:
Tees Valley
Must be a Tees Valley resident. 19 years old and over.
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