Day 1 – Canva Essentials & Design Fundamentals

Module 1: Welcome & Introduction to Canva

• What is Canva?
• Free vs Pro features
• Explore the Canva dashboard and workspace
• Use cases: education, marketing, HR, training, business

Module 2: Canva Interface & Project Creation

• Start a design from scratch or from a template
• Using search, resize canvas, page management
• Project organization in folders & Canva homepage

Module 3: Elements, Uploads & Image Editing

• Use of icons, shapes, lines, frames
• Upload personal images, audio, and video
• Editing pictures: crop, flip, rotate, adjust
• Remove background (Pro)
• Apply filters and effects

Module 4: Text Tools & Formatting Techniques

• Add & edit text boxes
• Text hierarchy, font pairing tips
• Canva shortcuts: duplicate, select all, lock/unlock, group
• Text effects (glow, curve, shadow)
• Position, align, layer elements

Module 5: Templates & Layout Style

• Explore template library (poster, social media, resumes, brochures, etc.)
• Customize template color schemes and fonts
• Switch between template designs on multi-page projects

Module 6: Animation, Transitions & Timers

• Apply page animation & element animation
• Add transitions between pages (match & dissolve effects)
• Insert presentation timer, countdown, and autoplay settings

Module 7: Canva Presentations & Notes

• Create and present slides with Canva
• Use speaker notes, page number, and slide overview
• Presentation controls: fullscreen, keyboard shortcuts
• Activity: Build a mini presentation with animation and speaker notes

Day 2 – Advanced Features, Tools & Collaboration

Module 8: Canva Magic Studio Features

• Magic Write (text generator)
• Magic Media – generate images with AI prompts
• Magic Animate – auto-animation for social media
• Magic Switch – Convert designs (e.g., from slide to doc, video to poster)
• Live demo: From Instagram Post → Presentation in 1 click

Module 9: Charts, Tables, and Timer Charts

• Create and customize tables (resize, color, border)
• Insert charts: bar, line, pie, doughnut
• Add timer charts to show countdown/steps
• Visualize survey or L&D data in a design

Module 10: Bulk Create & QR Code Tool

• Bulk create flyers/posts from a spreadsheet
• Dynamic text/image replacement
• Generate and customize QR codes inside Canva
• Use case: event registration, contact forms, landing pages

Module 11: Brand Kit & Style Guide

• Upload logo, define brand colors and fonts
• Apply brand kit to any design
• Create reusable templates for consistent branding
• Lock brand elements for team use

 Module 12: Sharing, Team Collaboration & Canva Codes

• Share design for view/edit
• Commenting & real-time feedback
• Use Canva Codes to access templates or join team projects
• Download options: PDF, PNG, MP4, presentation

Module 13: Final Project & Showcase

• Final task: Create a poster + presentation with Magic Animate + QR Code
• Peer review: feedback & sharing
• Wrap-up and certificate (if applicable)

• Navigate the Canva interface confidently
• Use Canva to design posters, social media posts, videos, and presentations
• Edit images, remove backgrounds, apply animations and transitions
• Use advanced features like Brand Kit, Magic Media, Magic Switch, and Bulk Create
• Collaborate, share designs, and publish with professional polish