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