Training Course for Non-Designers

The Training Course for Non-Designers by Mentorus is designed to help professionals create effective and visually appealing content without a design background. This course simplifies design principles, making them easy to understand and apply in real-world scenarios. Participants will learn how to create professional layouts, use colors and typography correctly, and avoid common design mistakes. The training focuses on practical tools and techniques used in everyday business communication. It empowers non-designers to confidently produce high-quality visuals for presentations, marketing, and digital platforms.

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The Training Course for Non-Designers introduces essential design concepts in a simple and practical way. Participants learn fundamentals such as layout, color usage, typography, and visual balance. The course focuses on improving communication through better visual presentation. It is ideal for professionals, marketers, entrepreneurs, and students with no design background. By the end, learners can confidently create effective designs for digital and print use.

Key Differentiators:

  • Beginner-Friendly Approach
  • Practical & Real-World Focus

Key Differentiators:

  • Time-Efficient Learning
  • No Design Background Required

Course Curriculum

Hour 1
  • Introduction to Canva & Design Basics
  • Welcome & course objectives
  • Why Canva? Benefits for non-designers
  • Interface walkthrough (free vs. pro features)
  • Design principles simplified (alignment, contrast, spacing, hierarchy, color theory)
  • Template navigation: Finding the right layout
  • Hands-on Activity: Create a basic social media post using a template
Hour 2
  • Working with Text, Fonts & Colors
  • Adding and editing text boxes
  • Pairing fonts: readability and branding tips
  • Brand colors and custom palettes
  • Using color psychology in design
Hour 3
  • Images, Elements & Backgrounds
    Uploading and editing images
  • Using Canva’s photo library (free vs. premium)
  • Shapes, icons, lines, and illustrations
  • Backgrounds: gradients, textures, and photos
  • Using transparency and layering creatively
  • Hands-on Activity: Design a promotional banner or email header
Hour 4
  • Creating Marketing Materials
    Designing for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
  • Posters, business cards, brochures (print vs. digital)
  • Brand kits: logos, colors, and fonts
  • Creating story templates and reel covers
  • Hands-on Activity: Design a 3-slide carousel post or mini-poster
Hour 5
  • Presentations & Video Basics
  • Creating clean, engaging presentations
  • Using Canva’s animations & transitions
  • Intro to Canva’s video editor
  • Adding music, trimming, and timing visuals
  • Hands-on Activity: Create a 3-slide intro video or presentation deck
Hour 6
  • Downloading, Sharing & Best Practices
  • Export formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, MP4
  • Sharing designs: teams, view-only, templates
  • Canva on mobile vs. desktop
  • Productivity tips & shortcuts
  • Q&A + Recap + Certification of Participation
  • Final Project: Create a social post or flyer from scratch based on a brief

Training Course for Non-Designers

Duration: 6 Hours
Audience: Working professionals, business owners, marketers, admin staff, and beginners
Trainer: [Mentorus Certified Instructor]
Format: Online, hands-on workshop

د.إ2,999.00