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"I'm absolutely thrilled to have learned InDesign. Michael really demystified the program, and I really enjoyed the way he presented the information to the group. This was my "jump into the deep end" effort to get up-to-date with technology in my field and thank you so much to Michael for making that possible! " - Kirby G

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InDesign Classes Philadelphia

InDesign classes & training in Philadelphia

AGI has been delivering InDesign classes in Philadelphia for more than 10 years. Our Philadelphia InDesign classes are led by experienced publishing pros, and held in our convenient Conshohocken training center. We've delivered InDesign training in Philadelphia to many prominent publishers in the area, including the Philadelphia Inquirer. When you take a InDesign class with AGI in Philadelphia, you learn InDesign from expert instructors in the same classroom with you and benefit from our proven methods. Our instructors are also the authors of many InDesign books, including the best-selling InDesign Digital Classroom.

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InDesign Classes in Philadelphia Offered

Attend introductory to advanced InDesign Classes in Philadelphia in our training centers, online, or at your office. We have been teaching InDesign classes in Philadelphia for more than a decade and can help you to achieve professional results faster and more efficiently.

InDesign Classes in Philadelphia Course Details and Outlines

InDesign Class - Introduction

In this introductory InDesign class learn to create professional designs such as flyers, brochures, marketing sheets that can be shared in print or as PDF. In this InDesign course you'll discover how to efficiently create documents using advanced typographic controls and intuitive graphic features. You will also discover techniques that will help to make your InDesign publications look polished and professional.

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InDesign Training Class - Intermediate

This intermediate InDesign class helps you to work more efficiently and build more complex documents. Learn to work with longer documents, create books, discover advanced typography, color controls, snippets and libraries in this intermediate InDesign course. Become an expert at using styles to efficiently apply consistent formatting to text and images across documents, automating repetitive work while keeping documents looking professional and consistent. This class also teaches advanced methods for working with tables along with efficient ways to import, format and manage graphics.

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InDesign Class - Advanced

Move from proficiency to mastery with this advanced InDesign class. Created for designers ready to explore the exceptional capabilities of InDesign, participants learn how to leverage templates, advanced color features, create interactive documents, and share using digital publishing options in this two-day advanced InDesign course.

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InDesign Bootcamp

This four-day comprehensive InDesign bootcamp training provides introductory through advanced digital publishing skills using Adobe InDesign. This InDesign bootcamp combines our introductory through intermediate InDesign classes into four consecutive days, providing you with a comprehensive workshop that starts with introductory skills and the foundations for creating documents, and progresses into working with more complex layouts and longer format publications. Whether you are looking to create documents for print or digital distribution, the InDesign bootcamp provides the skills needed to work efficiently. The material covered is identical to the introductory and intermediate InDesign courses, but is delivered in a single week. You start by learning essential InDesign skills for creating pages, importing text and graphics, and building layouts, and end the week with a full set of experience using productivity enhancing capabilities such as text and object styles, as well as adding interactivity, and creating digital documents. This InDesign course provides a solid foundation for anyone who needs to work regularly with InDesign, or is creating longer documents such as books, magazines, and catalogs, as well as anyone working with more complex layouts that require consistency. This course is also useful for anyone who wants to make sure they are working the most efficiently with InDesign, as it emphasizes functionality that makes you more productive and automates repetitive work.

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InDesign Workshop

In this one-day InDesign class gain the skills you need to successfully create exceptional print and digital materials. This one-day information-packed InDesign course is for those who need to learn essential skills and is presented by the instructors at American Graphics Institute, who have written more than 10 books on Adobe InDesign.

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InDesign Class for Digital Publishing

Learn to create interactive digital documents in this InDesign class for digital publishing. Understand how to use InDesign’s digital publishing capabilities in this highly focused course. Find out how to adapt flyers, brochures, magazines, catalogs and other content into interactive digital documents. This InDesign course is focused on adding interactivity, creating document navigation, enhancing documents with multimedia, using online review processes, and sharing InDesign documents using digital distribution.

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InDesign Class - New Features

This InDesign class covers the new features of the latest version of InDesign. Learn to quickly take advantage of InDesign's latest capabilties. This course helps users upgrading from previous versions to quickly get up to speed with the latest tools, functions, and capabilities. Whether you have skipped several previous versions or are upgrading from the previous version, this class helps you close the gap and take advantage of new productivity enhancing features in the most current version of InDesign.

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InDesign Class for Quark Users

In this InDesign course, you learn how to transition your Quark skills into InDesign proficiency. You discover how to work within InDesign to create new documents from scratch and convert Quark documents to InDesign. This InDesign training class includes learning the tools that you need to created finished publications. In this InDesign class AGI's Adobe-Certified Instructors ensure that you have the practical knowledge you need to work efficiently with InDesign.

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InDesign XML Class

This InDesign class is focused on the XML capabilities of InDesign for creating powerful publishing workflows. Understand the efficiency XML brings to InDesign layouts in this InDesign XML course. Learn to leverage your InDesign skills by importing XML into layouts, transforming XML, and exporting XML from InDesign. You learn important XML capabilities and functionality within InDesign as part of this InDesign course.

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InCopy Class

American Graphics Institute offers InDesign training in Philadelphia. These professional development courses make it possible for individuals in Philadelphia to learn InDesign quickly and easily. Benefit by participating in live InDesign classes led by instructors with extensive experience using and teaching InDesign, all without needing to travel to a classroom. These regularly scheduled professional development InDesign courses are live, and occur in real-time. These small-group sessions make InDesign classes accessible to those in and around Philadelphia. Enrollment for these regularly scheduled public classes is available under the class dates section. Learn InDesign in Philadelphia with classes and training from American Graphics Institute.

Private InDesign training in Philadelphia

Groups, such as companies, organizations, and departments that need live, in-person InDesign training in Philadelphia can have a live instructor come on-site to their company to deliver an in-person course. AGI can deliver a InDesign workshop in Philadelphia that is customized to your specific needs, or the training can be delivered using standard curriculum. Scheduling for private InDesign training in Philadelphia can occur on specific dates that align to your schedule requirements, and the InDesign class time can also be adjusted to accommodate your organization's needs. Private online InDesign courses are also available, and can be tailored to specific requirements for scheduling and curriculum. Contact AGI to discuss options if you are interested in arranging private InDesign training or call 800-851-9237.

Corporate and Onsite InDesign Training in Philadelphia

Improve the skills of your team with InDesign training for your company or organization. Private InDesign courses can be delivered through live online sessions, or can occur onsite at your location in or near Philadelphia with an instructor that comes to your location. With corporate or onsite InDesign courses near you, employees do not need to travel. Corporate and onsite training is adapted to the specific needs of your group. Our instructors meet with you in advance of a private training session and adjust the materials to meet your training objectives. Use the contact form, call us at 800-851-9237, or the chat option in the corner of this page to learn more.

Discounted training vouchers are also available for employees to enroll in the regularly scheduled public InDesign courses offered on specific dates either at AGI’s classrooms or through live online sessions.

About AGI's InDesign Courses in Philadelphia

For more than 25 years, American Graphics Institute has been providing InDesign classes and training in Philadelphia. AGI offers live courses at client sites in Philadelphia as well as live online training accessible from anywhere. The expert instructors are highly skilled InDesign professionals and are also experienced educators, helping others to learn new skills.

Choosing the right Philadelphia InDesign Class

Although there are many options for learning InDesign, there’s a reason that American Graphics Institute is considered the top provider of InDesign courses for those in and near Philadelphia. This includes expert instructors with many years of practical InDesign experience, as well as extensive experience in teaching InDesign.

There are InDesign courses of various durations, with shorter one-day and two-day programs, along with options for day and night courses. Longer-term bootcamp and certificate programs are also available for those wanting a more intensive, in-depth approach to learning new skills.

In most cases it’s best to start with a foundational, introductory InDesign course. Even if you have previous experience, the introductory class serves as a cornerstone. From there, you can move on to learn more advanced InDesign skills and concepts.

The delivery format for InDesign Courses and Classes in Philadelphia should also be considered as you decide which course to attend. Both in-person and online courses are led by a live instructor. AGI offers regularly scheduled live online courses. These allow you to see the instructor’s screen, ask questions, and share your screen if you need assistance. You can also retake the InDesign course at no cost if you need additional practice or if you don't end up using your new skills right away. These InDesign courses are offered at regularly scheduled dates. If you prefer in-person learning, you can request an instructor to come on-site to your business or organization, or you can travel to one of AGI’s in-person training centers.

If you need guidance, our expert training consultants can help you choose the best InDesign course for you, whether you are looking for a course in Philadelphia or online. Call us at 800-851-9237, reach us on chat, or find all options to contact AGI.

In-Person InDesign Classes in Philadelphia

There are many options for in-person InDesign courses in Philadelphia. For those looking to provide training to the employees or corporations and organizations in Philadelphia, AGI can have an instructor come on-site and deliver InDesign training at your location. This can be more cost effective than having a group travel to a classroom. Training can be delivered in a conference room or meeting space, and laptop computers can be supplied if needed.

For individuals looking for in-person InDesign training in Philadelphia with a live instructor in the same classroom, options include the state university system and Philadelphia area community colleges. With continuing education programs for adults, these can be cost-effective ways to learn over a full semester.

InDesign Classes Online

Online courses provide a convenient and high-quality option for learning InDesign without needing to travel, allowing learning to occur at home or office.

Live online InDesign courses from AGI are interactive, with a live instructor and small group sessions, making it possible to get your questions answered in real-time, share your screen and projects, and receive immediate feedback on your progress.

American Graphics Institute has set the standard for live online classes. With more than a decade of experience in offering live online InDesign classes, AGI has developed the process, infrastructure, and methods for effective online learning that is engaging, interesting and effective. Learn through explanations, demonstrations, and class projects you complete as well as through the ability to ask questions during the live class.

AGI’s InDesign courses are available for introductory through advanced topics. Those new to InDesign can attend foundation-level courses which provide the essential skills along with an on-ramp for additional learning, with advanced courses available for those with existing skills and experience.

With courses for beginners who need to learn the fundamentals of InDesign as well as advanced courses, bootcamps, and certificate programs, American Graphics Institute provides options for learners at all points in their careers. From those looking to start learning InDesign, to experienced professionals, AGI is a trusted resource for professional development.

InDesign Courses for All Ages and Skills

While most InDesign professional development courses are for adults, there are some graphic design programs for high school students. These programs provide career exploration while learning the tools used by professional designers. These programs are primarily offered during the summer, with some available after school hours during the academic year.

About InDesign Classes and Training in Philadelphia from AGI

The regularly scheduled public InDesign courses, workshops, and seminars provide hands-on learning from expert instructors. Small classes with practical exercises and projects help you to quickly learn InDesign as it relates to your specific needs. Our instructors have extensive experience with the applications they teach and in leading classes. Instructors are reviewed after each course, and undergo continual professional development and testing. Our full-time instructors pass the rigorous Certified Technical Trainer exam, and Adobe Certified Expert exams. Our instructors have been hired by Adobe to write their certification exams, and have developed official Adobe training courseware.

Prerequisites for enrolling in Philadelphia InDesign courses

For the introductory InDesign courses, no previous experience is required. For the intermediate and advanced InDesign classes, the introductory course is required, or knowledge of all topics covered in the introductory InDesign class. We recommend that you have a copy of apps or software for you to use for projects and exercises as part of the InDesign courses. If attending the InDesign class online, no-cost, limited-time versions of apps are generally available and can be used for the class.

Course materials for InDesign classes in Philadelphia

The instructors at American Graphics Institute have authored more than 50 books on digital design, including several InDesign training books. Course participants receive a copy of one of our books or related course materials which are yours to keep following the class.

InDesign Certification Training

A certificate of completion for the training is provided upon successful course completion.

InDesign Training Courses for Philadelphia area Governments

American Graphics Institute offers InDesign Courses under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y for federal, state, and municipal governments. As a GSA contract holder, GSA pricing is available for government agencies and employees for both private and public InDesign training workshops. Contact an American Graphics Institute representative for additional information or to register by calling 800-851-9237.

InDesign training in Philadelphia available for all versions

Whether you are using the most recent Creative Cloud version of InDesign, or earlier releases of the Creative Suite, we offer InDesign training courses to help you learn the tools you use. Our regularly scheduled public InDesign courses use the most recent versions of the applications, and we also have older versions available to use as well. If you wish to use an older version of InDesign for your training, simply let us know and we'll work to accommodate your request. Our InDesign instructors have more than a decade of experience working with and teaching InDesign, and can address questions and deliver InDesign training for all versions.

InDesign Apps and Tools

There are many applications relating to InDesign that are used day-to-day. A modern professional using InDesign will also need to learn a number of related skills and tools. A good starting point for learning these related skills includes these courses:

Learn InDesign for a New Career

Graphic design is the art of visual communication for sharing information, meaning, and emotion. Learning InDesign is an essential part of gaining graphic design skills. Those who learn InDesign and graphic design are able to define the aesthetics for projects using various elements including color, shape, size, form, space, and typography. Projects created by graphic designers range from store displays and advertisements to on-screen visuals used online, in television and broadcast.

A professional skilled in InDesign can create media that supports a brand, build recognition, and creates an identity. Graphic designers produce posters, bus wraps, billboards, logos, infographics, pamphlets, advertisements, window displays, menus, advertisements, and digital content.

To work on these projects, learning InDesign is an essential foundational skill. After learning graphic design, learning related tools and apps can help secure a graphic design job.

Why attend Philadelphia InDesign Training

Learning InDesign skills helps you to work more efficiently when producing design, marketing, and communication projects. Along with general design skills, learning InDesign helps you stand out amongst others in Philadelphia when being considered for projects and assignments. You can put your newly learned skills to work defining the aesthetics for visual projects through the effective use of color, shape, size, form, space, and typography.

When you take InDesign classes you become a visual storyteller, able to execute on yours or your client’s vision to communicate their brand, identity, product or message. By learning InDesign you are then able to produce content seen all around Philadelphia including creative work displayed on posters, bus wraps, billboards, logos, pamphlets, advertisements, and even menus.

InDesign Related Certificate Programs

For those looking to build a set of skills that can be useful for a career, as well as creating a portfolio of completed projects, consider the Graphic Design Certificate.

The in-depth certificate program provides you with intensive coursework, in-depth projects, portfolio development, and career counseling to help build a career with InDesign skills. For a similarly comprehensive program without career guidance, consider these bootcamp programs: Video Editing Bootcamp, Premiere Pro Bootcamp, After Effects Bootcamp, Graphic Design Bootcamp.

InDesign Careers and Job Outlook in Philadelphia

InDesign is used in roles across many different industries and in a variety of job roles in Philadelphia. Creative service firms, digital agencies, and in-house marketing departments all hire skilled InDesign professionals. Learning InDesign provides a foundational skill for working in many of the careers across these organizations.

Skills with InDesign are easily transferable to a variety of other roles. Those with strong InDesign skills may consider gaining more specialized skills and working in the fields of user experience (UX) design or user interface (UI) design. Both of these are growing fields in Philadelphia as well as nationally, with job growth of nearly 6% expected over the next decade according to both PA and national projections. With specialized skills and higher than average growth prospects, jobs in these fields command above-average compensation.

Because InDesign skills are used in digital agencies, advertising, marketing, and media, they are essential for anyone wanting to work in these fields. Learning InDesign is an important step in working in creative roles in Philadelphia. These roles provide a solid career opportunity, with average earnings of $55,000 annually in Philadelphia.

Average salaries for Jobs that use InDesign in Philadelphia

Graphic Designer in Philadelphia: $50,000

Creative Services Manager in Philadelphia: $80,000

Production Artist in Philadelphia: $60,000

Production Designer in Philadelphia: $73,000

UI Designer in Philadelphia: $73,000

Digital Marketing Specialist in Philadelphia: $65,000

InDesign Jobs

Attending InDesign courses and learning InDesign can help you to pursue many different jobs, including working as a graphic designer, layout artist, art director, digital media specialist, or freelancer. Graphic designers use InDesign to quickly and efficiently create visually appealing projects that meet the needs of their clients. Layout artists, sometimes called production artists, use InDesign templates to assemble text and images into a completed print or digital design. Art directors use InDesign to oversee projects from concept development to product delivery and collaborate with graphic designers and layout artists. InDesign is also useful for digital media specialists who develop content for online platforms to promote customer interaction, develop brand loyalty, and drive sales. Freelance artists can also serve in many of these roles, and can work on either short-term or long-term assignments using InDesign. While an InDesign course is an important step in gaining skills necessary for these careers, most professionals using InDesign also work with other digital tools, such as Illustrator and Photoshop. Knowing these skills is generally necessary for most roles in these digital design fields.

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How long does it take to learn InDesign

The primary factor determining how long it takes to learn InDesign is the type of work that you will be performing. If you plan to use InDesign to create simple documents like flyers and brochures, or edit documents created by others, you can learn these skills in as little as two days by enrolling in an InDesign class from a reputable school like the American Graphics Institute. If you plan to use InDesign to create more complex documents, such as catalogs, magazines, and books, you need a total of four to six days of time to learn InDesign through more advanced training. There are other factors that influence how long it takes to learn InDesign, such as your level of experience with other Creative Cloud applications, your background with graphic design, and the amount of time you can dedicate to learning and practicing.

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Why learn InDesign

Learning InDesign helps you enhance your visual communication skills, explore new careers, and streamline your workflow when creating documents as you learn to work more efficiently. InDesign is used in advertising, marketing, communications, and publishing roles across many industries, and learning InDesign can lead to job opportunities in these fields.

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InDesign Classes in Philadelphia

About InDesign Classes in Philadelphia

American Graphics Institute has been delivering public and private Philadelphia InDesign Classes for more than a decade. We offer regularly scheduled public Philadelphia InDesign classes and private training. Our many clients include companies of all sizes, non-profit agencies, and educational institutions. AGI provides Philadelphia InDesign training to employees working in marketing, communications, design and a variety of business roles.

InDesign Courses in Philadelphia from expert instructors

American Graphics Institute’s live Philadelphia InDesign Classes are led by expert instructors from American Graphics Institute with extensive experience in Digital design.

The instructors in that lead our live Philadelphia InDesign Classes are experts on Digital design and InDesign. American Graphics Institute teachers are also available for private InDesign training which can be delivered on-site at your location or as a live online course.

InDesign Classes in Philadelphia

Philadelphia area InDesign training class location:

Our InDesign training classes in the Philadelphia area are held in our Conshohocken training center located at

101 West Elm Street
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 228-0951

You can easily reach our classrooms from Center City Philadelphia by taking the R6 train, which is on the Norristown Line, to the Conshohocken station. Our classroom training center is less than a 5 minute walk from the station. Walk up to East Elm Street and make a left turn towards Fayette Street. Cross the street at the light onto West Elm Street. Our InDesign classes are held in the second building on the left, which is 101 West Elm Street.

AGI also offers private, onsite InDesign training in the Philadelphia area, which can occur at your office. For details call 610-228-0951 or complete a custom InDesign training request form.

InDesign Experts in Philadelphia

The InDesign courses are led by experts from AGI's instructional team. Our classes are led by professionals that average more than a decade of design and teaching experience. Our instructors have authored more than 10 books on InDesign and the Creative Cloud tools. Learn InDesign in Philadelphia from highly skilled professionals who help you to quickly become more productive.

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AGI's team of experienced instructors are led by Jennifer Smith the design and usability expert and best-selling author of more than 20 books including Creative Cloud for Dummies, Creative Suite for Dummies, and Photoshop Digital Classroom. Classes are led by experienced professionals who have extensive professional and training experience, and also work in our consulting practice areas and as practicing professionals. For Federal agencies, American Graphics Institute classes are offered under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y.