From Our Students

"I just want to let you know that your professionalism, sense of caring, and listening to the needs of someone who lost their job is deeply appreciated. The job that I now have would not have been possible had I not passed the PMP exam."

-Hector A. Fundora

See more student testimonials

Training That Changes Your Life

We've helped hundreds of people just like you get back to work. Attend our seminar to learn how to get the grants to pay for training.
Register now for this free two-hour class

About MicroTrain

MicroTrain Technologies gives you the computer skills and knowledge you need by applying the perfect combination of expert hands-on instruction, superior customer service and convenient training locations.

Find your classes now:

Adobe InDesign CS4 : Level 1 Training | Chicago

Summary

Course Logistics

This is a 1 day course
Pricing
- Instructor Led: $350
- Onsite: Call for details
View our facilities
Ask a Question

About This Course

You are starting to familiarize yourself with print layout and design using InDesign. You would like to learn about the tools and features available to you in InDesign CS4. In this course, you'll work with some of the tools and features to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS4.

Course Objective: You will utilize Adobe InDesign CS4 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents.

Target Student: This course is intended for graphic designers, creative professionals, print professionals, publishers, pre-press professionals, and marketing communications professionals.

Outline

Course Content

Lesson 1: Managing the InDesign Environment: Topic 1A: Explore the InDesign Environment; Topic 1B: Customize the Workspace; Topic 1C: Set General and Interface Preferences
Lesson 2: Designing Documents: Topic 2A: Create a New Document; Topic 2B: Add Text and Graphics; Topic 2C: Edit Text; Topic 2D: Thread Text Frames; Topic 2E: Convert Other Application Files to InDesign
Lesson 3: Enhancing Documents: Topic 3A: Apply Colors and Swatches; Topic 3B: Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes; Topic 3C: Format Characters and Paragraphs; Topic 3D: Create and Apply Styles; Topic 3E: Search and Replace Text and Characters; Topic 3F: Develop Layers; Topic 3G: Apply Transparency and Transparency Flattener Presets
Lesson 4: Adding Tables: Topic 4A: Create a Table; Topic 4B: Modify a Table Structure; Topic 4C: Format a Table; Topic 4D: Create Table and Cell Styles
Lesson 5: Finalizing Documents: Topic 5A: Check Documents for Problems; Topic 5B: Print a Document; Topic 5C: Package Files; Topic 5D: Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution; Topic 5E: Export PDF Files for Printing

Course Schedule

Date	Time	Days
Chicago, IL
09/14/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Tuesday
10/11/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Monday
11/08/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Monday
12/06/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Monday
01/17/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Monday
02/14/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Monday
03/14/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Monday
04/11/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Monday
Lombard, IL
09/23/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Thursday
10/21/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Thursday
11/18/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Thursday
12/16/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Thursday
01/18/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Tuesday
03/15/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Tuesday
Deerfield, IL
10/05/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Tuesday
11/16/2010	9:00am-5:00pm	Tuesday
01/18/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Tuesday
03/15/2011	9:00am-5:00pm	Tuesday