Adobe
InDesign Intermediate
Build on your InDesign foundations: advanced typography, master pages, long-document workflows and print-ready output.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
Intermediate level
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Upcoming dates
Wed 23 – Thu 24 September 2026
Live Online
£585
Thu 8 – Fri 9 October 2026
Classroom
£585
Fri 23 – Sat 24 October 2026
Live Online
£585
Mon 9 – Tue 10 November 2026
Classroom
£585
Mon 23 – Tue 24 November 2026
Live Online
£585
Tue 8 – Wed 9 December 2026
Classroom
£585
Tue 22 – Wed 23 December 2026
Live Online
£585
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Who this course is for
This course is for designers, marketers and publishers who already use InDesign regularly and want to work more efficiently with multi-page documents, advanced typography and professional print workflows. You should be comfortable with InDesign basics and be looking to master techniques such as character and paragraph styles, master pages and long-document management.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable with the fundamentals of InDesign, or have attended our Introduction to InDesign course.
What you'll learn
Mastering the customisation of InDesign workspaces, menus and shortcuts to optimise your workflow and boost productivity.
Enhancing text formatting with advanced features like Paragraph Rules, Tabs, Glyphs, Baseline Shift and Split and Span.
Developing your style sheet powers and working with tables and cells.
Learning to create and manage nested styles, drop caps and advanced paragraph and character styling for consistent design aesthetics.
How to work with RGB and CMYK colour settings for precise print and digital outputs.
Developing skills in managing longer documents by creating Master Pages, Table of Contents, Sections and using Smart Text Reflow.
How to add interactivity with hyperlinks, buttons, forms and QR codes to create engaging digital publications.
Customising margins and page sizes.
Generally improve your ability to handle complex layouts efficiently while producing high-quality designs for print or digital platforms.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
InDesign Workspaces
- Saving Workspaces
- Customising Menus
- Customising Shortcuts
- Multiple Document Windows
Working with Text
- Paragraph Rules and Tabs
- Font choices
- Breaks
- Glyphs
- Baseline Shift
- Filtering font choices
- Breaks
- Special Characters
- Split and Span
Paragraph and Character Style Developments
- Bullets and Numbers
- Nested Styles and Drop Caps
- Paragraph Composer
- Redefine, Next style, Based on, Break, Link
- Character styling behaviour
Layers
- Using the Layers panel
- Layers for separating, hiding and showing content
- Layers for unlocking master items
- Bringing in Photoshop and Illustrator Layers and Layer comps
Images
- Customising the Links Panel to display attributes like scale, rotation and resolution
Working with Colour
- RGB vs CMYK in output
- Pantone and Mixed Colour Swatches
- Colourising Images
Frames and Objects
- Pathfinder and Align
- Converting Shapes
- Working with Groups
- Transforming objects; again; and again individually
- Special Effects; Targeting Effects
Drawing with Vector paths
- The pen and pencil tools
Working with Longer Documents
- Creating spread documents
- Smart Text Reflow
- Creating pages with different sizes
- Master Pages
- Based-on Masters
- Sections and Numbering
- Table of Contents
- Libraries and Snippets
- Books
Interactive
- Hyperlinks
- Buttons and Forms
- QR Codes
Output
- Export to PDF
- Defining PDF Presets
- Pre Flight
- Print Presets
- Other output formats including export to eBooks and Publish Online
Tables
- Further table features
- Import options for tables
Miscellaneous
- Preferences
- Display performance
- Import options
- Loading styles and colours
- Presets and templates
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Frequently asked questions
Is this InDesign Intermediate course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who have experience in InDesign or have already attended one of our InDesign training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of InDesign. If you are unsure about the suitability of the course, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the InDesign Intermediate course?
Our InDesign Intermediate course is extremely interactive. You will be using InDesign throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the InDesign Intermediate course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my InDesign Intermediate course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our InDesign Intermediate course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the InDesign Intermediate course?
We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our InDesign Intermediate public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.
What support is available after I attend the InDesign Intermediate course?
We offer ongoing support to our InDesign Intermediate course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. While we cannot promise to solve any particular problem you may have, our trainer will always do their best to explain the theory and help you with any issues you encounter.
Reviews
It was really good thanks! Tony was so helpful and it was really good basically having it tailor made for everything that I was doing. I literally just used what he taught me this morning for a piece of artwork that I didn't know how to do before so that was good!
The White Company · InDesign Intermediate — May 2026
The course in InDesign was great. I appreciated the teacher's expertise and willingness to address questions that came up during the sessions. The best thing was that the class size was limited to six meaning everyone had a chance to speak up.
Gillian F · InDesign Intermediate — April 2026
Excellent. The best training I have ever had.
National Housing Federation · InDesign Intermediate — February 2026
Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!
Naomi F · InDesign Intermediate — February 2026
I so enjoyed my time spent with Tony at Transmedia having 1:1 training sessions on the Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign). Tony was a fantastic tutor, with an enormous amount of experience, which he shared patiently and creatively. I particularly liked that I could come to the session with real life examples from my current role, which we could then work on together. It was also very helpful to cross from package to package to see how they can work alongside one another. I came away feeling confident that I can work on my next projects myself, that I have the skills and knowledge now to take on all sorts of creative work back at the office! Thank you Jo for making all the admin so easy to navigate and a HUGE thanks to Tony for all that you shared with me. I will spread the word!
Penelope V · InDesign Intermediate — February 2026
Our trainer was so helpful - it was really good having it tailor made for exactly what I was doing. I literally just used what he taught me for a piece of artwork that I didn't know how to do before!
The White Company · InDesign Intermediate — February 2025
Anthony was a fantastic tutor, with an enormous amount of experience, which he shared patiently and creatively. I particularly liked being able to bring real life examples to work on together.
Penelope V · InDesign Intermediate — September 2023
My course was great. I appreciated the teacher's expertise and willingness to answer any question. The best thing was that the class size was limited to six, meaning everyone had a chance to speak up.
Gillian F · InDesign Intermediate — September 2023
It was a pleasure to attend this training session which was catered to our specific needs. Anthony was clearly adept with his InDesign skills and very flexible managing our queries.
Broadwick Studio · InDesign Intermediate — September 2023
Just finished a bespoke course in Photoshop and AI. Learned an awful lot. My trainer was very knowledgeable and was very happy to answer lots of questions that I had throughout. Highly recommend.
Rachel P — June 2026
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course.
Quadrotech — June 2026
The trainer was excellent. He kept the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get clarifications. The pleasant office is well situated, so easy to find and get to.
UNICEF — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.
Adobe — June 2026
The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.
UNICEF — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.
Adobe — June 2026
The training was great, thank you. My trainer was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with new knowledge and skills. And thanks for sending the materials across.
Live Union — June 2026
Hi Brook, Sorry for the delay - I was on AL yesterday! The training was great, thank you. Tony was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with some new knowledge and skills. I'll leave a review later today. Thanks for sending the materials across. Have a lovely rest of your day!
Live Union — June 2026
Our trainer was great. Very knowledgeable and also flexible with adjusting to our very specific questions and scenarios. I learned loads and look forward to using my new Figma skills.
Adobe — June 2026
One of the better training sessions I've had in years. I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn more about Figma, but also any other Adobe Creative Cloud application, to take courses here.
Adobe — June 2026
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — June 2026
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