Graphic Design Training in Christchurch

Adobe Marketo Engage is a powerful platform for marketing automation and CRM integration that enables organisations to design, automate, and measure personalised marketing campaigns across channels. This course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills to build intelligent workflows, segment audiences, leverage AI-driven personalisation, and analyse campaign performance effectively.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to strengthen their competencies in using Adobe Marketo Engage to plan, execute, and optimise omnichannel marketing campaigns for academic and commercial purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Marketo Engage interface and understand its core automation functions.
• Design and implement lead nurturing workflows and dynamic content campaigns.
• Segment and manage audiences using smart lists and AI-driven insights.
• Integrate CRM systems for seamless data synchronisation and tracking.
• Analyse performance metrics and apply optimisation techniques based on campaign data.
• Develop an end-to-end automated marketing project relevant to higher education.

Format of the Course

• Theoretical presentation with real-world examples.
• Hands-on demonstrations in a controlled lab environment.
• Interactive exercises and a practical workshop project.
• Final evaluation through presentation of a functional automated campaign.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Creative Cloud is a comprehensive suite of industry-standard tools for creative professionals, enabling high-quality design, multimedia production, and collaboration. This course provides faculty members with hands-on experience using Adobe's core applications to design academic and institutional materials, enhancing creativity, innovation, and communication in the teaching–learning process.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to develop digital competencies in graphic design, multimedia editing, and academic content creation using Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem and manage files through the cloud.
• Design and edit professional visual materials using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Create engaging video and motion graphics content with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Produce and secure PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
• Leverage Adobe Express and Firefly for generative AI design and digital marketing assets.
• Integrate Adobe tools to develop institutional and academic multimedia projects.

Course Format

• Project-based learning with hands-on exercises.
• Guided demonstrations using official Adobe software.
• Practical assignments, partial evaluations, and a final integrative project.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Hyvä is a modern frontend framework for Magento 2 that replaces the Luma stack with a performance-focused, developer-friendly architecture.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level Magento developers who wish to implement and customise Hyvä Themes in Adobe Commerce (Magento 2) projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and benefits of Hyvä Themes.
• Install and configure a Hyvä-based Magento 2 store.
• Customise templates, styles, and layout using Alpine.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Integrate third-party modules and ensure compatibility with Hyvä.
• Optimise performance and user experience with Hyvä's lean frontend stack.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Hands-on exercises and labs
• Live development environment implementation

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Express is a user-friendly, cloud-based design tool that enables individuals and teams to quickly create high-quality graphics, videos, and branded content without advanced design experience.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to create visually appealing marketing assets, presentations, and social media content using Adobe Express.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Express interface and use templates effectively.
• Create social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and short videos.
• Apply branding elements such as colours, logos, and fonts consistently.
• Collaborate and publish designs using Adobe Express's cloud features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to optimise their document workflows using Adobe Acrobat and AI-powered tools.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and edit PDF documents from various sources.
• Modify PDF content, including text, images, and formatting.
• Use annotation and markup tools for document review.
• Implement security features to protect PDF documents.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to automate PDF-related tasks.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level graphic designers and animators who wish to learn how to create stunning animations, interactive media, and engaging web content using Adobe Animate.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Animate interface and tools.
• Create and edit animations using keyframes, motion tweens, and shape tweens.
• Design interactive animations and applications using ActionScript and JavaScript.
• Incorporate audio and video elements into projects.
• Export animations for web, video, and mobile platforms.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level content developers who wish to gain a foundational understanding of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate and Adobe Character Animator.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functions of each software tool within the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Apply tools and techniques in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, Adobe Illustrator for graphic design, Adobe Animate for animations, and Adobe Character Animator for character animation.
• Enhance creative design and production capabilities, enabling faster and more efficient development of high-quality digital content.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner and intermediate photographers who wish to unlock the full potential of Darktable for their image editing and management needs. This course outline offers a comprehensive overview of the Darktable software, beginning with the fundamentals and advancing to more sophisticated editing techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment with Darktable.
• Import, organise, and manage their photo collections.
• Edit and enhance images using Darktable's features.
• Perform advanced colour correction and manipulation.
• Apply non-destructive editing techniques.
• Debug common issues in Darktable.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is designed for anyone wishing to take better pictures using mobile devices.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the tools and settings used for mobile photography.
• Learn tips and tricks to take better mobile photographs.
• Master mobile photography basics and lighting techniques.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for engineers and drafters at all levels—from beginner to advanced—who wish to use GD&T to create precise, standardised 2D drawings for engineering projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply GD&T symbols and concepts to 2D drawings.
• Create clear, standardised technical drawings using GD&T principles.
• Interpret and implement feedback based on GD&T annotations.
• Collaborate effectively with teams using standardised GD&T notations.

For most of us, Adobe Acrobat Reader is simply a program used to view PDF files.

However, this application also enables you to create PDF documents tailored to your specific needs, serving as a replacement for documents originally created in popular programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, by converting them into the PDF format.

The "Creating PDF Documents" training course is designed for individuals who wish to master the intricacies and best practices of composing professional PDF documents.

Course Format

• Practical exercises led by an instructor following a theoretical lecture.
• Participants will work on standalone computers.

Adobe After Effects Essentials is a two-day training course covering all the essential skills required to get up and running with Adobe After Effects. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to work with layers, understand keyframing, control animations, manage transparency, and gain a deeper understanding of rendering and output. By the end of the course, you'll be able to confidently edit your video content using After Effects while applying best practice techniques.

The Adobe After Effects Essentials course covers all the fundamental skills needed for the post-production of professional-quality video content.

Audience

Experienced graphic and media designers who are already comfortable with core Adobe tools and want to strengthen advanced workflows, corporate report design, infographic creation, branding systems, and AI-assisted production.

Format of Training

• Instructor-led sessions with structured explanations
• Demonstrations followed by guided hands-on exercises
• Practical work based on real corporate design scenarios
• Individual and group feedback during exercises and project work
   

Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Use advanced Adobe Creative Cloud features to work more efficiently across tools
2. Apply AI-powered capabilities in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to accelerate design tasks
3. Create high-quality visual assets for corporate reports and presentations
4. Design professional infographics aligned with brand and communication standards
5. Build consistent branding and layout systems across multiple deliverables
6. Automate report layouts and publishing workflows using InDesign
7. Apply AI responsibly while maintaining visual consistency and brand control
    

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for graphic designers and illustrators who wish to leverage the advanced tools in Adobe Illustrator to produce professional, high-quality vector artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the new and advanced features in Adobe Illustrator.
• Discover tips and tricks for effectively using advanced Illustrator tools.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches into digital images.
• Create professional-grade graphics, logos, and animated GIFs.
• Transform, blend, and distort text and images.
• Automate workflows to streamline repetitive tasks.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level creative professionals who wish to use Adobe Creative Cloud to produce advanced branded graphics, professional video content, motion assets, and integrated digital media deliverables.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: create advanced visual assets, edit and finish professional video, build motion graphics, and streamline workflows across Adobe applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level creative professionals who wish to use Adobe Creative Cloud to create workplace-ready graphics, video content, and digital media assets.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: create branded assets, edit professional video, produce basic motion graphics, and work more efficiently across Adobe applications.

This training delivers practical insights into building an interactive eLearning platform. Beyond mastering core concepts, participants will explore best practices for creating and publishing Captivate projects. Throughout the course, you will learn:

• Recording demonstrations
• Editing demonstrations
• Working with objects on the Timeline
• Working with images
• Publishing your projects
• Adding audio
• Recording a simulation
• Adding animation
• Creating a slideshow
• Transferring results to a Learning Management System
• Updating projects
• Creating a standalone viewer with MenuBuilder

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to use Adobe InDesign to create professional-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing materials.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface efficiently.
• Set up projects with the correct dimensions and layouts.
• Work with text, images, and graphics to create compelling designs.
• Utilise styles, templates, and colour palettes for consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

Key Learning Outcomes

Core Tools and Features
Participants will become acquainted with Canva’s fundamental tools, including adding and formatting text, and manipulating images and graphics—the essential building blocks for creating clear and visually appealing designs.

Developing Your Initial Project
Through a practical session, participants will design their first project, gaining skills in selecting templates, customising colours and fonts, and personalising designs with individual elements.

Advanced Design Strategies
Participants will delve into advanced features to produce professional and distinctive projects, such as working with gradients, infographics, diagrams, and photo editing techniques (including filters, cropping, and colour correction).

Leveraging AI in Canva
Participants will learn to utilise AI tools to automate tasks, generate graphics and text, and streamline the design process, thereby enhancing both efficiency and quality.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for anyone aspiring to become a graphic designer.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp fundamental design theory and apply practical design techniques.
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud applications effectively, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Explore alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Stay informed about the latest design trends.