Canva Design Fundamentals

This program focuses on the fundamental tools and features that allow users to confidently navigate Canva and produce visually appealing designs. Participants will learn how to work with elements, text, media, charts, and animations while also understanding how to collaborate with others and export their work for different platforms.

Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Canva interface and understand the design workspace
• Select the correct dimensions and templates for different types of projects
• Add, modify, and format visual elements such as shapes, images, and text
• Apply design adjustments including alignment, transparency, and layering
• Incorporate audio and video media into projects
• Create charts and tables to visualize data effectively
• Apply animations and transitions to enhance presentations
• Share, collaborate, and export Canva projects in appropriate formats

Who This Topic Is For
This training is designed for:

• Educators and trainers who want to create visually engaging learning materials
• Marketing and communication teams producing social media graphics and promotional content
• Office professionals who prepare presentations and visual reports
• Beginners who want to learn graphic design using an easy-to-use platform
• Anyone interested in improving the visual quality of their presentations and digital materials

Methodologies

• The session combines guided demonstrations with hands-on design activities where participants recreate sample graphics and presentations using Canva tools.
• Practical exercises allow participants to experiment with templates, elements, charts, and animations while receiving feedback and tips on design best practices.

VENUE

Mpower Training Center

222 Vivaldi Residences, EDSA cor Aurora Blvd.., Cubao, Quezon City

TIME

8AM-5PM

INCLUSIONS

For onsite:

• printed handout
• printed certificate
• fast food
• AM and PM snacks
• candies and coffee
• WIFI access

For via Zoom:

• PDF handout
• PDF certificate

OUTLINE

1. Introduction to Canva

• Benefits of Using Canva
• Starting Your Project in Canva
• Identifying Correct Project Dimensions

2. Adding and Modifying Elements to Your Project

• Searching for Elements in Canva
• Adding and Editing Lines and Shapes
• Adding Graphics, Stickers, and Photos
• • Editing Images: Brightness, Contract, Filters
  • Auto Image Editing Tools
  • Using Smartmockups
• Using Frames and Grids
• • Inserting Images in Frames and Grids
• Adding Texts in Projects
• • Formatting Texts
  • Styling and Shaping Textboxes

3. General Tools in Modifying Elements

• Cropping, Flipping, and Positioning Elements
• Modifying Transparency
• Locking Elements
• Aligning Elements

4. Adding and Modifying Media Files

• Inserting Audio and Video Elements
• Modifying Video Format
• Modifying Playback and Volume Settings
• Creating a Recording

5. Charts and Tables

• Creating Native Charts and Tables in Canva
• Merging, Table Spacing, and Other Table Settings
• Importing Data to Canva
• • Uploading CSV Files
  • Connecting to Google Sheets
• Editing Chart Elements
• • Modifying Chart Design
  • Modifying Chart Details
  • Modifying Data
  • Adding Labels, Gridlines, Legend
  • Adding Markers (for Line Charts)
• Using Infographics Charts

​6. Animation and Transition

• Animating Elements
• Selecting and Editing Text and Object Animation
• Applying Page Animation (Transition)

7. Presenting, Exporting, and Collaborating

• Sharing Your Project with Someone
• • Creating Collaboration Link
  • Creating a QR Code for Sharing
  • Modifying Access Level
• Downloading Your Project
• Presenting Your Project

8. Other Canva Projects

• Canva Docs
• • Formatting Heading Styles
  • Converting Docs to Presentation
  • Using Magic Write
• Canva Whiteboards
• • Adding a Whiteboard
  • Enabling and Disabling Quick Flow
  • Using Line Connectors
  • Using Shortcut Keys