What you'll learn

Learn how to use Canva's design tools to create high-quality designs for social media.

Create attractive layouts for Instagram posts, Instagram stories and YouTube thumbnails.

Develop skills to add and edit text, images and visual effects to designs to create a personal library of elements and designs.

Export and save designs for use in different formats and devices, enabling effective and efficient publication of created designs.

Develop skills to create visually appealing designs using Canva's "text to image" feature.

Learn how to use Canva's Assistant features.

Develop skills to create visually appealing designs using Canva's "Magic Editor" feature.

Become familiar with the Coolors tool to generate consistent color palettes.

Requirements

No previous experience with Canva or graphic design is required.

Description

Welcome to the comprehensive course "Canva: Create Professional Social Media Posts"! This course is specifically designed for individuals who are new to graphic design and want to create eye-catching and professional designs using the powerful Canva tool.Throughout this course, you will embark on a journey to master the art of creating stunning designs without any prior experience. You will learn the fundamentals of Canva, including how to leverage its vast library of templates to produce high-quality designs efficiently.The course begins with an in-depth introduction to Canva, where you will familiarize yourself with its intuitive interface and understand its capabilities. From there, you will dive into creating captivating layouts for various social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.In the module dedicated to Instagram, you will explore how to craft engaging posts that captivate your audience's attention. You will also discover the secrets to crafting compelling Instagram stories that leave a lasting impression.Next, you will venture into the world of YouTube, where you will learn the art of designing captivating thumbnails that entice viewers to click and watch your videos. You will discover how to combine visuals, text, and effects to create thumbnails that stand out from the crowd.Throughout the course, you will gain valuable insights on how to add and edit text, import and manipulate images, and enhance your designs with stunning visual effects. You will also learn how to curate your personal library of elements and layouts, enabling you to streamline your design process and maintain consistency in your branding.With each module, you will have access to detailed video tutorials that guide you through every step of the design process. To solidify your understanding, you will also engage in practical exercises that allow you to apply what you've learned in a hands-on manner. Quizzes will be provided to reinforce your knowledge and track your progress.By the end of this course, you will possess the skills and expertise to create professional-grade designs for social media platforms and flyers. With your newfound knowledge, you will confidently navigate the Canva tool, unleashing your creativity and establishing yourself as a skilled Canva user.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Canva

Lecture 1 Important Notice from All-Embracing Learning

Lecture 2 What is Canva?

Lecture 3 Why is Canva a Useful Tool?

Lecture 4 Types of social media posts and how to use Canva to create them

Lecture 5 Canva vs. Adobe Express

Lecture 6 How to Create an Account with Canva

Lecture 7 How to Navigate the Interface Part 1

Lecture 8 How to Navigate the Interface Part 2

Section 2: How to Use Canva

Lecture 9 How to Create a Design

Lecture 10 How to use the Editor: Top Bar Menu

Lecture 11 How to use the Editor: Bottom Bar Menu

Lecture 12 How to use the Editor: Left Side Menu

Lecture 13 Deep Dive into the Graphic Elements Tab

Lecture 14 What is Canva Assistant?

Section 3: How to Create a Professional Instagram Post

Lecture 15 How to Select the Right Template

Lecture 16 How to Create a Motivational Quote Post

Lecture 17 What are Pixels and Alignment?

Lecture 18 How to Change and Edit Your Images

Lecture 19 What are Groups and How do We Align Them?

Lecture 20 How to Download Your Designs

Lecture 21 OPTIONAL: Creating an Instagram Post in 2 Minutes

Section 4: How to Define your Colour Palette with Coolors and Apply it to your Designs

Lecture 22 What is a Colour Palette?

Lecture 23 What is Coolors?

Lecture 24 How to Create an Account with Coolors

Lecture 25 What is a Hex Code?

Lecture 26 How to Use Coolors

Lecture 27 How to Add Your Colour Palette to Canva

Lecture 28 How to Download Your Colour Palette and Add it to Canva

Lecture 29 Designing a Post for a Clothing Brand Part 1

Lecture 30 Designing a Post for a Clothing Brand Part 2

Lecture 31 What are Frames and Grids?

Lecture 32 Final Touches and Downloading our Instagram Post

Students who have no previous experience in graphic design or in the use of the Canva tool. This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in creating high quality designs without advanced design skills.