Course Curriculum

Easy Canva for Professional Results

10sections
61lectures
3h 9mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • Design tips and tricks used by professional graphic designers to help you create polished, eye-catching content.

  • How to design graphics for print and social media

  • How to create animated and static posts, banners, and infographics

  • How to build simple websites and mini-brochures

  • How to produce professional materials for personal or business use

  • Become confident with the Canva interface

  • Use the AI effectively to enhance your creations

  • Use some of the integrated App add-ons

01

Introduction to this Canva Course

5 lectures • 13min

  • Get to Know Canva (and download your resources from here)

    Explore the differences between Canva's paid and free versions, learn when to use the paid plan (with a free trial), and then download your resources from the Canva interface.

    0:46

  • How to Get Canva

    Learn how to access Canva with free and pro plans, sign up by email, and use it in a browser or app, with a 30-day pro trial.

    2:52

  • Free vs Paid

    Compare the free and paid Canva versions by highlighting storage, paid templates and elements (crown icons), background remover, export options, and CMYK color profiles, noting limitations for scheduling and printing.

    3:39

  • Getting to Know the Interface

    Explore the Canva interface by navigating the home, templates, brand, and apps panels, create or open designs, and edit elements like photos, text, and shapes with presets and styles.

    5:45

  • Some Free Version Info on Resources

    Explore how to leverage Canva's free version to access essential resources and achieve professional results.

    0:19
02

Create a Social Media Post from a Template

7 lectures • 19min

  • Create a Social Media Post from a Template - Intro

    Create a social media post by customizing an existing template or templates, then add your own text, swap the pictures, and adjust the graphics.

    0:40

  • Make a New Document & Add Template

    Create an Instagram square post in Canva by selecting the Instagram template, then apply a cake-themed template and customize the text and shapes to match your design.

    1:59

  • Find a Photo & Change Stacking Order

    Find a photo and change stacking order in Canva by inserting a coffee and cake image, then use the position panel to send elements to back or bring them forward.

    2:13

  • Change the Text

    Learn to move and edit text in Canva, change it to coffee and cake, and switch from editing individual characters to the whole frame using text color and alignment features.

    4:30

  • Sample Color from Photo & Letter Spacing

    Select the bottom shape and apply a color drawn from the photo to balance the design, then adjust line spacing and letter spacing to improve text readability.

    3:09

  • Copy Shape & Add Graphic

    Learn to copy shapes quickly in Canva using the alt/option drag, add a centered coffee cup graphic, adjust color, and align with guide lines for a professional look.

    2:36

  • Check Size & Download as a jpg File

    Check how a Canva design looks on small screens, adjust text and elements for readability, then export as a jpeg and download for Instagram or other social posts.

    3:50
03

Instagram Story

8 lectures • 15min

  • Instagram Story - Intro

    Learn to customize an Instagram story template in Canva by adding video and editing text. Use the free or paid version to achieve professional results.

    0:26

  • Find & Explore Template

    2:34

  • Working With Photos And Video in Shapes

    Drag and drop photos and videos from the elements panel into shapes in Canva, resize with the corner handles, then double-click to adjust the picture inside the frame.

    2:33

  • Add Your Own Frame

    Learn how to add your own frame in Canva by selecting frames from elements, dropping a video or image into the frame, and customizing the border width and color.

    1:57

  • Trim Video

    Crop and resize video clips within Canva to emphasize key moments. Use the timeline to trim start and end points, and preview the cropped result.

    2:46

  • Change Colors

    Change colors in Canva by adjusting the background and stroke, and apply a chosen color to all shapes with that color. Experiment with different hues for a more vibrant design.

    1:32

  • Change Text

    Practice quick text editing in Canva by changing content, adjusting size and position, updating the phone numbers, and adding a dune buggy graphic with color tweaks.

    1:44

  • Download to Video

    Save your Canva project as an mp4 video by downloading it, choose 1080p or 4k, render, and save to your desktop for easy sharing on social media.

    1:51
04

Simple Video Advert

5 lectures • 13min

  • Simple Video Advert - Intro

    Combine four videos into a multi-page social media video post, add text, and learn how to assemble a simple video advert in Canva.

    0:21

  • Make a Custom Video Size

    Create a custom video size in Canva by setting width 1080 and height 2600 pixels, then add videos and text on the outside, building a multi-page timeline with four videos.

    2:50

  • Add More Videos

    Learn to add more videos in Canva using duration button and timeline, switch off the beta multitrack editor, and trim clips to a few seconds in thumbnail and scroll views.

    3:47

  • Font Combinations

    Learn how to use font combinations in Canva to create cat food ad text across pages, ungroup, copy and paste, edit or delete, and save for uploading.

    3:31

  • Final Text & Download

    Edit the final text in Canva by ungrouping and selecting text, apply yellow or white colors, then download the mp4 at the original size and save to your desktop.

    2:29
05

Make a Flyer

5 lectures • 19min

  • Make a Flyer - Intro

    Create an engaging flyer by montaging pictures into a background, add a front cut-out image, and apply text effects using Canva.

    0:42

  • Add Photo & Cutout Plus Filters

    Learn to create a printed A4 flyer in Canva by layering a background, guitarist silhouettes, and a cutout hero photo, then apply filters and duotone for mood.

    7:57

  • Add Text

    Learn to add text in Canva by inserting a text box, choosing bold fonts, rotating and layering words, duplicating text, adjusting size and opacity, and placing hero image in front.

    4:11

  • Add Text Effects

    Explore adding text boxes, choosing bold typefaces, and applying glitch and lift effects with wild colors to create eye-catching Canva designs, then add final details like Camden Town, London.

    3:05

  • Make a PDF File

    Apply lift effects and adjust line spacing to make text stand out, then export a standard PDF and share the file, keeping edits and color options fully editable.

    3:28
06

LinkedIn Multiple Banners

7 lectures • 34min

  • Linkedin Multiple Banners - Intro

    Create multiple LinkedIn banners in Canva using copy variations and new techniques to achieve professional results.

    0:34

  • Create a Very Simple Banner

    Create a simple LinkedIn banner in Canva by selecting a LinkedIn background, adding a background graphic, and placing your name with a motion designer label using careful font pairing.

    5:51

  • More Variations

    Duplicate pages in Canva, adjust backgrounds and text colors, and edit images with duotone filters to create gold-toned variations for a polished LinkedIn-style layout.

    3:12

  • Color Up Graphics

    Explore Canva basics for professional graphics by learning to view pages in zoom, thumbnail, and grid modes, adjust backgrounds, and edit colors with duotone effects.

    6:27

  • Create a Monogram

    Learn to create a professional monogram in Canva by combining font design with imagery, applying a duotone photo background, and experimenting with fonts like Fabrica.

    8:02

  • Download

    Learn to download Canva pages as JPEGs, adjust size and quality, cap file size, select pages, and save the exports as a zip on your desktop.

    2:59

  • Business Variation

    Explore Canva techniques for a fashion shop page: add pages, drag items with alt, layer photos, adjust opacity, blur backgrounds, and apply text, shapes, colors, and shadows.

    7:01
07

Animated Icon

4 lectures • 12min

  • Animated Icon - Intro

    Explore animation techniques in Canva by animating characters entering with various effects, then combine them into a small animated logo or icon to jumpstart your design.

    0:24

  • Create Background & Type

    Create an animated instagram-style logo by applying a gradient background, adding a rounded rectangle with corner rounding, and assembling a three-character logo with distinct typography, then layer supporting text.

    5:07

  • Edit Gradients & Use Groups in Layers

    Edit gradients in Canva by selecting and adjusting colors, then group items and use layers and position to apply lift for a cohesive, subtle effect.

    3:34

  • Animate & Download

    Animate Canva elements with entrance animations, adjust speed, and blur or fade effects for each character. Then export the MP4 in higher resolutions for social platforms and save to downloads.

    3:13
08

TikTok Product Mockup

6 lectures • 20min

  • TikTok Product Mockup - Intro

    Learn to design an AI-enhanced letter art with flowers in Canva and apply it to various products, including moving video mockups for TikTok.

    0:33

  • Create a Floral Character with AI

    Design a floral character with AI in Canva, placing flowers on the letter A and using the background remover for a clean white background on TikTok and other social media.

    4:33

  • Add Mockup Video

    Learn to add mockup videos to product images by placing videos on canvas bags, tote bags, and t-shirts, and adjust layering so the design appears behind and plays smoothly.

    4:47

  • Add the Text

    Add and format text in Canva by inserting text boxes and choosing headings or body text. Adjust font, color, and positioning to match a delicate, flower-inspired design.

    2:43

  • Move Pages

    move pages in Canva while refining line spacing, duplicating slides, using grid and thumbnail views to arrange timing, and exporting a ready-to-share mp4 for TikTok.

    4:05

  • Add Music

    Learn to add music in Canva by selecting audio from elements, previewing tracks, and exporting as mp4 video, while noting content ID claims and connecting to your social account.

    3:42
09

Photo Popout

6 lectures • 17min

  • Photo Popout - Intro

    Learn to create a photo pop out in Canva, shape text around a circle, and control it to make an image pop out of a shape with an easy technique.

    0:28

  • Put Shape In Circle

    learn to place a skating image into a circle frame in Canva, adjust the picture inside, and duplicate versions; note this uses the paid version for background remover.

    3:29

  • Cut-out Image

    Apply a border (stroke) and adjust its color, bring the image to front using layers, then remove the background and refine with the erase brush for a clean cut-out.

    3:40

  • Add Some Text

    Change the background color using the photo-inspired palette and quickly select it, then add a text box with the text tool and set the text to white for contrast.

    1:35

  • Type on a Circle

    Place text on a circle in Canva using text on a curve, adjust the curve and size, and choose a child-friendly font. Tweak color and background, export as JPEG.

    5:31

  • Alternatives & Shadows

    Experiment with a complex Canva layout by duplicating elements, erasing parts, and changing the background color. Add shadows from graphics to create a standing effect and adjust transparency for realism.

    2:24
10

Document for Print

8 lectures • 26min

  • Document for Print - Intro

    Learn to prepare print-ready Canva documents by converting to cmyk, adding printer's marks, working with black and white visuals, adjusting charts and data, and editing images for professional commercial printing.

    0:46

  • Create a Photo Grid

    Create a print-ready flyer by assembling a photo grid in Canva with frames and grids, adjust spacing (gutters) and cropping marks, and drop and edit photos for a professional layout.

    4:28

  • Black & White

    Convert images to black and white using Canva's mono filter, exploring ink and slate presets for cohesion. Add duotone or color overlays with shapes and transparency to brand the look.

    2:56

  • Add Text

    Learn to add text in Canva, choose fonts or branded font pairs, and format headings, subheadings, or body text with alignment and color for professional designs.

    2:26

  • Magic Eraser

    4:40

  • Use a Chart

    Create and customize a donut chart and a pie chart in Canva, editing labels, values, and colors, and upload data from xls or csv files.

    3:59

  • Use a Chart Plus

    Explore Chart Plus to create histograms, ridge lines, heat maps, and map charts from a CSV dataset, then customize a bubble map by selecting the file and adjusting colors.

    2:45

  • PDF with Bleed & Crop Marks for Print

    Export your Canva project as two PDFs: a print-ready file with crop marks and bleeds in CMYK for professional printing, and a standard email-friendly PDF for sharing.

    3:31