Canva 101: A Beginner’S Guide To Getting Started

Learn the essentials of Canva—from setting up your account to mastering design tools—so you can create stunning visuals

What you'll learn

The basics of Canva

How to set up your Canva account

The Canva dashboard, projects and folders sections

How to use and edit templates in Canva

What the brand kit is and how to use it

What elements are and how to edit them

How to add animation to your Canva designs

Using transitions and how to create custom animations

How to use positions and layers in Canva

Grouping, transparency and locking

How to create clickable links and where to use them

How to resize your designs with both free and pro accounts

How to use the magic write to edit your designs content

How to make sure your design is accessible and how to download in different formats

Basic photo editing in Canva

Requirements

No experience required, this course is perfect for beginners to Canva, you will need a computer or tablet and access to the internet.

Description

Canva 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting StartedNew to Canva? This step-by-step course is designed to help business owners and beginners master the basics of Canva with confidence! Whether you’ve never used Canva before or want a clearer understanding of its features, this course will walk you through everything you need to know to start creating stunning visuals with ease.Canva is an incredibly powerful design tool, but with so many features, it can feel overwhelming at first. That’s why this course breaks everything down into simple, easy-to-follow lessons that will guide you through the entire platform. From setting up your Canva account to navigating the dashboard, you'll learn exactly where to find the tools you need and how to use them effectively.Inside this course, you’ll learn:How to create a Canva account and navigate the dashboardA breakdown of Canva’s design tools—what each button does and how to use themHow to set up your Brand Kit for consistent branding across all designsHow to edit templates, add animations, and customize graphics to match your brandHow to upload your own images, videos, and fonts for a personalised touchThe difference between elements and knowing how to change colours to suit your brandingBest practices for saving, organising, and sharing your designsAnd so much moreBy the end of this course, you’ll feel comfortable using Canva’s features and be ready to create professional-quality designs for your business, social media, or personal projects. No design experience required—just a willingness to learn and get creative!Join now and start designing with confidence!

Overview

Section 1: Getting set up with Canva on desktop and mobile

Lecture 1 Getting set up with Canva on desktop and mobile

Section 2: Getting to know the Canva dashboard

Lecture 2 Getting to know the Canva dashboard

Section 3: Learning about the Projects and folders section

Lecture 3 Learning about the Projects and folders section

Section 4: Template section and editing templates in Canva

Lecture 4 Template section and editing templates in Canva

Section 5: Brand kits and setting your brand in Canva

Lecture 5 Brand kits and setting your brand in Canva

Section 6: The difference between elements and how to change the colours

Lecture 6 The difference between elements and how to change the colours

Section 7: Templates, the top bar and using text effects

Lecture 7 Templates, the top bar and using text effects

Section 8: Adding animation and using the copy style feature

Lecture 8 Adding animation and using the copy style feature

Section 9: Using transitions and how to Create your own animation

Lecture 9 Using transitions and how to Create your own animation

Section 10: How to use positions and layers in Canva

Lecture 10 How to use positions and layers in Canva

Section 11: Grouping, transparency and locking features

Lecture 11 Grouping, transparency and locking features

Section 12: How to create clickable links in Canva

Lecture 12 How to create clickable links in Canva

Section 13: How to resize designs in Canva on both free and pro accounts

Lecture 13 How to resize designs in Canva on both free and pro accounts

Section 14: Making sure your designs are accessible and how to download them for use

Lecture 14 Making sure your designs are accessible and how to download them for use

Section 15: How to edit your design text using Magic write

Lecture 15 How to edit your design text using Magic write

Section 16: Basic photo editing in Canva

Lecture 16 Basic photo editing in Canva

Section 17: Canva 101 ebook and template pack

Lecture 17 Canva 101 ebook and template pack

Complete beginners,Small business owners wanting to learn Canva for business,VA's looking to learn a new skill