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Discover the power of Adobe InDesign with various hands-on classes in San Diego. Learn how to create stunning layouts, design professional documents, and enhance your graphic design skills for a competitive edge in the tech industry.

1 class in-person in San Diego has spots left, and 19 classes live online are available.

Adobe InDesign Bootcamp

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the art of page layout and design with Adobe InDesign at Noble Desktop. Create stunning books, magazines, and advertisements while learning essential techniques for professional typesetting. Elevate your design skills and unleash your creativity with this comprehensive InDesign course.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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InDesign in a Day

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the fundamentals of InDesign and take your design skills to the next level with this intensive course. Learn how to create stunning layouts, work with text and images, and create professional-grade designs in no time. Take the first step towards becoming an InDesign pro at Noble Desktop.

(372) Beginner 18 and older

Graphic Design Certificate

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Learn the Adobe Creative Cloud apps used by professionals and master graphic design concepts to create stunning modern designs and build an impressive portfolio that showcases your skills to prospective clients or employers.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$2,995

14 sessions

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Adobe InDesign Bootcamp

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Master the art of design with the InDesign Bootcamp at NYC Career Centers. Enhance your skills in creating long documents, managing color profiles, and working with 4-color printing. Take your InDesign knowledge to the next level and achieve your professional goals.

(680) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Intermediate Adobe InDesign

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Unleash your creativity with advanced Adobe InDesign techniques! Elevate your design skills with sophisticated layout and typography methods in this hands-on course. Explore cutting-edge features to master multi-page document creation.

(468) Intermediate 18 and older

Adobe InDesign Private Training

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Learn how to design professional page layouts with text & graphics in Adobe InDesign. this course covers styling, importing, packaging, and advanced techniques like styles, master pages, and tables. Perfect for creating books, magazines, and ads.

(372) All levels 13 and older

InDesign in a Day

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Master the art of page layout and design with this comprehensive Adobe InDesign course. Discover how to effortlessly control typography, incorporate stunning graphics, and create visually captivating publications. Unlock your creative potential and learn the essential skills needed to create professional-quality designs.

(680) Beginner 18 and older

InDesign Fundamentals

Training Connection @ Online

Master the art of professional publishing projects in InDesign with this comprehensive 3-day course. From magazine covers to travel brochures, our expert instructors will guide you through each step, teaching you valuable shortcuts and best practices along the way. Get hands-on experience and receive a certificate of completion.

(158) Beginner 14 and older
$1,295

3 sessions

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InDesign Bootcamp

Training Connection @ Online

Join the InDesign Bootcamp at Training Connection and become an expert in professional design. Learn the correct workflow, master each tool, and discover useful shortcuts to speed up your production. Complete real-world publishing projects and leave fully competent in InDesign.

(158) All levels 14 and older
$1,795

5 sessions

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Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Learn the essentials of Adobe InDesign in this hands-on workshop. Adobe InDesign is the industry standard tool used by artists, designers, and publishers for print and digital publishing. Learn the core features and techniques of this powerful page-layout application including managing documents and pages, editing text and graphics, flowing text, working with styles, exporting for print and screen, and creating interactive documents. 

(468) Beginner 18 and older
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InDesign Quick Start

Training Connection @ Online

Master the art of InDesign with this 1-day beginner course. Create visually stunning layouts, control typography, add images, and more. Unlock your design potential today!

(158) Beginner 14 and older

InDesign Advanced

Training Connection @ Online

Take your InDesign skills to the next level with this advanced course at Training Connection. Learn how to create complex projects like books and decks, and discover the advanced features that will boost your productivity. Join us for a 2-day immersive experience and unlock your full potential with InDesign.

(158) Advanced 14 and older
$895

2 sessions

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Adobe InDesign Immersion—Private Training

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Learn essential Adobe InDesign tools, tips and techniques at your own pace in this Private  Immersion Course. This customized training format is ideal for anyone with special training needs or specific project goals that may fall outside of the scale and scope of group workshops. Private Custom Immersion sessions are appropriate for beginners looking to jump start their skills. Students may either bring their own laptop and materials or use the studio's MacBook Pro and tutorial materials.

(468) Beginner 18 and older

Adobe InDesign Advanced (Level 2)

Digital Workshop Center

Enhance your design skills to create attractive and functional documents with Adobe InDesign Advanced. Take your InDesign knowledge to the next level and learn advanced techniques for web and print design. Upskill with professional training at Digital Workshop Center.

(2) Advanced 16 and older
$795

4 sessions

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Adobe InDesign Tutorial—Private Training

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Learn essential Adobe InDesign tools, tips and techniques at your own pace with private 1-on-1 training. This customized training format is ideal for anyone with special training needs or specific project goals that may fall outside of the scale and scope of group workshops. Private sessions are appropriate for beginner skill levels.

(468) Beginner 18 and older

InDesign Part 1 (Online)

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ Online Classroom

Learn how to create professional page layouts and designs using the basic tools and features of InDesign in this online course. Discover how to customize documents with color, swatches, and styles, manage page elements, add tables, and prepare documents for deployment. Gain the skills you need to create and deliver stunning printed and interactive documents.

(21) Beginner 18 and older

Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1

ONLC Training Centers - Virtually Online

Learn the essential skills of Adobe InDesign, the industry-leading layout design software. Master the interface, create professional layouts, format text, and graphics, and export projects for print or digital use. Suitable for beginners and experienced users looking to enhance their skills.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$795

2 sessions

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InDesign Part 2 (Online)

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ Online Classroom

Expand your knowledge of Adobe InDesign with advanced features and collaboration tools in this comprehensive online course. Learn to create complex page layouts, manage styles, build paths, handle external files, and create dynamic documents. Perfect for students looking to enhance their design skills and optimize their workflow.

(21) Intermediate 18 and older

InDesign Part 3 (Online)

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ Online Classroom

Take your graphic design skills to the next level with InDesign Part 3. Learn advanced techniques for working with graphics, transparency, and text, as well as creating interactive elements and animation. Enhance your design projects with special effects and take your creativity to new heights.

(21) Intermediate 18 and older

Adobe InDesign Level I

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ Virtual Class room

Master the core skills needed to create engaging print and digital layouts with powerful tools in Adobe InDesign. Enhance your productivity and design interactive documents with ease. Ideal for producers, editors, and motion graphics artists looking to elevate their InDesign skills.

(95) Beginner 16 and older
$1,095

2 sessions

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Reviews for InDesign Classes in San Diego

InDesign Classes in San Diego are rated 4.6 stars based on 1,803 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Shari on 12/11/2021
    No improvement needed! All perfect!
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Pink S. on 11/5/2021
    Laura (InDesign Training) was an amazing instructor. Good speed, very resourceful and happy to answer all questions.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Molly on 11/2/2021
    This course was fantastic and Laura was an excellent instructor! I came in without any previous experience with Adobe InDesign, and now feel like I have a well-rounded understanding of how the program works and the tools I need to continue learning how to use it.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Jenny on 9/17/2021
    Laura was amazing! Super patient and informative. It was great to get a grip on best practices and workflow. Now the program feels much more familiar. Really excited to get in there and keep learning! I highly recommend this class and can definitely confirm that Plexus Creative will make the most of your time.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Myrna on 9/17/2021
    The instructor, Laura, was very thorough. I was able to understand and follow very easily. Loved the small class size that allowed for questions and easy follow through.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Diana on 8/24/2021
    It was very informative. Thank you.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Kate on 12/6/2019
    I enjoyed this course because I feel like it gave me a good overview, was very personalized, and I feel like I'm in a good position now to explore my own passions and projects with the skillset that I received today. Thank you so much! Would definitely take additional courses here.
  • InDesign in a Day

    Anonymous review on 4/29/2019
    Perfect!! Well organized and very informative.
  • InDesign in a Day

    Reviewed by Tiffany C. on 3/27/2019
    The class equips with everything that you need to know to make something as simple as a letter to a magazine spread. Our instructor, Michele, is clearly experienced in the field and offers personal tips with the program and is able to answer all questions thrown at her.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Anonymous review on 2/1/2019
    Super helpful, well-paced, insightful. I definitely feel equipped with the basics, and like I have the language down so I can further research. Thank you!

Discover the Best InDesign Classes in San Diego

InDesign is an industry-standard publishing design application that is used for both print and digital media. It streamlines the process of building different page layouts, and allows users to easily combine text, color, and images to create a variety of different professional-looking documents such as flyers, posters, magazines, stickers, business cards, and brochures. One thing that makes this application popular is that it has tools for both professionals and beginners. For instance, beginners can select from its large library of templates, while professionals can use more advanced features like manipulating typography. The application was first released in 1999, and has improved in a number of ways since then. It has become extremely popular in graphic design, marketing, and publishing.

Best InDesign Classes & Schools in San Diego

If you’re living in San Diego and want to take an InDesign class, you’ll find many different options. For in-person training, you can attend a class at Sonic Training, which is located in downtown San Diego. InDesign Introduction/Intermediate is a 2-day class that costs $695. Students in this class learn to manage the InDesign environment, design and enhance documents, add tables, and finalize documents. They also learn to manage styles, develop complex paths, handle page elements, administer external files, work with XML, manage long documents, and adjust print settings.

The Manhattan Edit Workshop, which is based in New York City but offers live online training, runs a class called Adobe InDesign Level I, with tuition of $1,095. The class is intended for producers, editors, assistant editors, and motion graphics artists who do not have much experience with InDesign, and is held via Zoom. Over two days of instruction, participants learn to create both print and digital documents with this Adobe application. The instructor helps students get familiar with their workspace then covers setting up a document and working with pages, flowing and editing text, working with objects, working with typography, using color and style, importing and modifying graphics, printing, and exporting.

For students who want to advance their skills further, Manhattan Edit Workshop also offers Adobe InDesign Level II. The curriculum for this class includes creating tables, working with transparency, printing, and exporting, using Form Fields, creating and exporting an ebook, creating an iPad publication, and working with long documents. Tuition is $1,095, and this class also takes 2 days to complete.

The Digital Workshop Center runs a beginner-level InDesign class called Adobe InDesign for Beginners–Level 1 that costs $795, and has 4 sessions. There are 14 hours of training in total, and upon completion, students should be able to navigate the InDesign workspace with ease, set up a document and work with pages, work with images and objects, flow and edit text, typeset efficiently, and finalize documents. Students also get a professional textbook, a month of free technical support, a free retake within a year, and a certificate of completion.

Noble Desktop, a New York City-based technology and design school that was founded in 1990, also offers a number of different In Design classes. InDesign in a Day takes only 6 hours to complete, and tuition is $395. It is designed for beginners who need to learn the fundamentals of InDesign, and only plan to use the program lightly. The course covers adding photos, using colors, and controlling typography. Students learn to lay out pages with text and graphics.

Students who want a more in-depth understanding of InDesign might be interested in Noble’s Adobe InDesign Bootcamp, which is an 18-hour course that typically runs over 3 days. This class covers paragraph and character styles, baseline grids, master pages, hyphenation, libraries, and tables. Students work on multiple projects, including advertisements, magazines, and books. The bootcamp can also be taken as part of Noble Desktop’s Graphic Design Certificate or Digital Design Certificate. Tuition is $975.

San Diego Industries That Use InDesign

InDesign is used in a wide range of different industries. It is popular for desktop publishing, such as for magazines and books. It is also widely used to create marketing content, both for print and online media. In addition, graphic designers use InDesign to lay out projects. San Diego is home to many different companies in all of these fields. For instance, there is a long list of book and magazine publishing companies including Stoneybrook Publishing, IDW Publishing, the San Diego Reader, and Pacific San Diego Magazine. For graphic design, there are a large number of freelance opportunities, in addition to positions within San Diego-based graphic design companies. 

Overall, San Diego is a popular place to live and work. The City of San Diego lists a number of different statistics related to its economy. It finds that San Diego has more than 80 educational and research institutes, has been named “Most Inventive City in the World,” and “Best Place to Launch a Startup,” and is a top location for life sciences and biosciences.

InDesign Jobs & Salaries in San Diego

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is a federal agency that provides a range of different information related to the U.S. job market, San Diego ranks in the top ten metropolitan areas for employment levels of desktop publishers. For graphic design, the state of California has the overall highest employment level for graphic designers, which is almost double that of New York, which comes in at number two.

Glassdoor is a website that posts average salaries for a number of different jobs. According to Glassdoor, in San Diego, a content creator earns almost $55,000 yearly, and both a graphic designer and a digital content producer earn close to $60,000. U.S. graphic design jobs are anticipated to increase by about 3 percent over the next ten years, according to BLS data. The agency predicts an overall decrease in desktop publishing jobs, but growth in online publishing and content creation. For example, between 2021 and 2031, a 23 percent increase is predicted for web development and digital design jobs, which is much faster than the average job growth rate in the United States.

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