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InDesign Classes Washington, D.C.

Discover the power of Adobe InDesign with various classes offered in Washington, D.C.. Learn to create stunning layouts, design professional documents, and unlock your creativity with industry-leading software.

1 class in-person in Washington, D.C. 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.

(679) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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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

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

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.

(679) Beginner 18 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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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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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 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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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 for Beginners – Level 1

Digital Workshop Center

Master the art of creating attention-grabbing layouts for catalogs, magazines, and newspapers with our Adobe InDesign for Beginners class. Learn how to import text from different sources, work with images, and navigate the InDesign workspace with ease. Become more productive in this complex software and apply best practices for professional designs.

(2) Beginner 16 and older
$795

4 sessions

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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

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

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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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

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
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Reviews for InDesign Classes in Washington, D.C.

InDesign Classes in Washington, D.C. are rated 4.6 stars based on 1,707 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 Washington, D.C.

InDesign is a layout and page design application that is widely utilized in desktop publishing. It allows users to create print and digital media that contains a combination of text, graphics, and images. It is used to create a wide variety of content including posters, flyers, magazines, stickers, newspapers, and business cards. This application can be used alone or in conjunction with other Adobe apps such as Illustrator and Photoshop, to design creative and professional-looking content. First released in 1999, it has become an industry-standard application, and is widely used in marketing, publishing, and graphic design.

Best InDesign Classes & Schools in

You’ll find a number of different InDesign class options in For a relatively quick overview of the basics, you could sign up for Noble Desktop’s InDesign in a Day. This class is 6 hours long, and typically takes place over one day or two evenings. Participants learn to lay out pages with text and graphics. The course also covers adding photos, using colors, and controlling typography. Tuition is $395. The class is designed for students who plan to use InDesign lightly, and need to understand the fundamentals. Noble Desktop was founded in 1990. It offers a range of technology and design classes both in-person in New York City, and live online.

Noble also runs an InDesign bootcamp, which costs $975, and takes three days to complete. The class is called Adobe InDesign Bootcamp. Bootcamp students learn about paragraph and character styles, baseline grids, master pages, hyphenation, libraries, and tables. As part of the course, they work on multiple projects, including advertisements, magazines, and books. All Noble Desktop classes include the option of a free retake within a year. 

Students living in can take an in-person InDesign class through ONLC Training, which offers hands-on classes at more than 200 locations across the United States. Adobe InDesign Core Skills Level 1 is a beginner course. It takes 2 days to complete, and tuition is $795. Students learn about the InDesign workspace, setting up a document and working with pages, working with objects, flowing text, editing text, working with typography, managing and creating color, working with styles, printing, and exporting. 

The Digital Workshop Center offers live online InDesign classes including a beginner course called Adobe InDesign for Beginners–Level 1. This class consists of 4 different sessions, and tuition is $795. Overall, students receive 14 hours of training. Instructors prepare them to navigate the InDesign workspace, set up a document and work with pages, work with images and objects, flow and edit text, typeset efficiently, and finalize documents. All students who take this class receive a month of free technical support, a professional textbook, the option for a free retake within a year, and a certificate of completion.

The Manhattan Edit Workshop also runs InDesign training. This New York City-based school specializes in post-production training, and offers both in-person and live online classes. It was founded in 2002. It offers a beginner-level InDesign class for producers, editors, assistant editors, and motion graphics artists. Adobe InDesign Level I costs $1,095, and takes 2 days to complete. At the beginning of the class, students get familiar with the InDesign workspace. Then they learn how to set up a document, work with pages, flow text, edit text, work with objects, work with typography, use color, use style, import and modify graphics, print, and export projects. Manhattan Edit Workshop’s online classes take place via Zoom.

There is also a more advanced class through the Manhattan Edit Workshop, called Adobe InDesign Level II. This class is focused on higher-level InDesign skills including 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. Like the level I class, it costs $1,095 and takes 2 days to complete.

Another way to learn InDesign from is by taking a live online class through Computer Training Source, which is based in Chicago, but also runs online classes. InDesign Part 1 is a beginner-level class focused on learning the basic tools and features of InDesign. It covers creating a document and customizing it with color, gradients, swatches, and styles, managing the elements of the page, adding tables, and preparing the page for delivery. This class meets twice, and costs $649.

Washington, D.C Industries That Use InDesign

is home to many different companies that utilize InDesign, including a lot of tech companies. CBRE recently placed in the number three spot on its list of top five markets for tech talent, explaining, “With its large tech labor pool and ample supply of highly-educated tech talent, the D.C. region is poised to become one of the largest tech growth markets in the next five to 10 years.” The Economic Partnership ranks Washington D.C. third-best city in the nation for tech, and says, “ tech companies are engineering the next digital revolution in one of the hottest East Coast tech hubs.”

InDesign Jobs & Salaries in

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists many different statistics for jobs that commonly involve using InDesign. It ranks the metropolitan area in the top ten for levels of employment for desktop publishers, who often work with InDesign. It comes in at number two for top-paying metropolitan areas, with an annual mean wage of about $75,000. For graphic design, it ranks fourth among top-paying metropolitan areas, and fifth among highest employment levels.

Glassdoor provides salary information for a range of different jobs, and reports that in , a content specialist makes about $60,000 per year, a digital content producer earns a little over $60,000, and a graphic designer also earns close to $60,000. Over the next ten years, BLS predicts that U.S. graphic design jobs will increase by about 3 percent. Desktop publishing jobs are predicted to decrease, however, online publishing is expected to increase significantly.

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