This intermediate-level program builds upon foundational Canva skills and introduces more advanced features to enhance your design efficiency and consistency. Participants will learn how to develop brand kits, work with multipage documents, and design platform-specific social media content. The program also introduces animations, short videos, and collaborative presentation tools. By the end of the course, learners will be capable of producing cohesive, engaging digital content for education, government, health, and business purposes. Each unit includes guided lessons, real-life tasks, and a final project focused on practical workplace communication.
Objectives:
On completion of the unit, students will be able to:
- Develop branded templates and maintain consistent visual identity across designs.
- Design and manage multipage documents using Canva’s layout and formatting tools.
- Create engaging and properly sized content for Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
- Animate elements and produce short promotional or awareness videos.
- Deliver Canva presentations and collaborate effectively with others using sharing features.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 25 Lessons
- 15 Hours
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- Unit 1: Branding and Template CreationThis unit focuses on building a consistent visual identity using Canva’s Brand Kit and template tools. Participants will learn how to upload logos, define brand colors and fonts, and apply them across different content types. Learners will create their own reusable templates for frequent use, ensuring consistent communication across campaigns or projects. This is especially useful for schools, health centers, councils, and MSMEs who want to maintain a professional image in their printed and digital materials.6
- 1.11.1 Set up a brand kit with custom colors, fonts, and logos.
- 1.21.2 Create and save branded templates for flyers, posters, and announcements.
- 1.31.3 Apply brand identity across different types of content.
- 1.41.4 Explore brand consistency for school, health, and government communications.
- 1.51.5 Design a reusable certificate or flyer template using your brand kit.
- 1.6Quiz 1.1Copy40 Minutes11 Questions
- Unit 2: Designing Multipage DocumentsThis unit helps learners create and organize content across multiple pages—ideal for designing reports, brochures, and lesson packs. Participants will learn how to duplicate pages, maintain layout consistency, and use headers, footers, and section titles. It is especially useful for council documentation, teaching handouts, workshop materials, and promotional booklets. By the end of the unit, students will produce a complete multipage document using structured design practices.6
- 2.12.1 Understand layout flow and structure in multipage documents.
- 2.22.2 Add, duplicate, and reorder pages for continuity.
- 2.32.3 Use headers, footers, and consistent formatting across pages.
- 2.42.4 Organize sections using design hierarchy and visual breaks.
- 2.52.5 Create a 4–6-page report, profile, or booklet.
- 2.6Quiz 1.2Copy10 Minutes12 Questions
- Unit 3: Designing for Social Media PlatformsNot all designs fit all screens. This unit introduces learners to platform-specific design sizes and strategies for engaging visual content. Students will explore Canva’s preset sizes for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as learn design principles for maximizing engagement. The unit emphasizes real-time use by teachers, health officers, councils, and small businesses to communicate more effectively with the public.6
- 3.13.1 Identify ideal sizes for Facebook posts, Instagram stories, and TikTok videos.
- 3.23.2 Design content optimized for social sharing and visibility.
- 3.33.3 Use engagement techniques like bold headlines, visual hooks, and call-to-action.
- 3.43.4 Plan a weekly social media content calendar.
- 3.53.5 Create a 3-post series (static or carousel) for a campaign or announcement.
- 3.6Quiz 1.3Copy20 Minutes12 Questions
- Unit 4: Using Animation and Basic Video ToolsCanva’s animation and video tools allow non-designers to produce dynamic and engaging content. This unit walks learners through animating text, icons, and images, and combining slides into short videos. It also covers how to add background music or narration. Participants will create awareness, educational, or promotional videos for their school, council, health center, or business.6
- 4.14.1 Animate elements using entrance, exit, and motion styles.
- 4.24.2 Combine multiple pages into an animated video.
- 4.34.3 Add background music, voice-over, or sound effects.
- 4.44.4 Export videos in MP4 format for social media or presentations.
- 4.54.5 Create a 15–30 second animated video for a topic of your choice.
- 4.6Quiz 1.4Copy20 Minutes10 Questions
- Unit 5: Presenting and Collaborating with CanvaIn the final unit, learners explore Canva’s presentation features and team collaboration tools. They will practice delivering a Canva presentation, adding speaker notes, and sharing links for team edits or review. This is especially helpful for councils, classrooms, and businesses who need to co-develop or present ideas in real time. The unit concludes with a group task or individual final project.6
- 5.15.1 Create a presentation using Canva’s slide templates.
- 5.25.2 Add speaker notes and practice presentation mode.
- 5.35.3 Share designs with collaborators and manage permissions.
- 5.45.4 Use comments, feedback tools, and version control.
- 5.55.5 Deliver or submit a final presentation based on a given topic or project.
- 5.65.1 Quiz0 Questions
If you’ve created basic posters or certificates before, but want to learn how to use Canva for branding, social media, animation, or multipage reports, this program is a perfect fit.
No. All lessons are designed to work on Canva Free. However, if you have Canva Pro, you’ll be able to explore additional features such as premium assets, Magic Resize, and Brand Kits in full.
Requirements
- Completion of Canva for Beginners program or equivalent hands-on experience using Canva.
- Familiarity with creating basic Canva designs such as posters, certificates, or flyers.
- Access to a laptop, desktop, or mobile device with reliable internet connection.
- A verified Canva account (free or pro version).
- Willingness to complete tutorials, assignments, and a final project independently or as a group.
Features
- Brand identity creation using Canva’s Brand Kit feature.
- Hands-on design tasks including multipage reports, social campaigns, and video posts.
- Platform-specific content creation (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
- Simple animation and video production using Canva’s built-in video timeline.
- Live collaboration and presentation tools for remote teamwork and real-time feedback.
- Certificate of Completion for all learners who complete the course and submit their final project.
Target audiences
- Teachers creating lesson plans, student reports, content calendars, and presentations.
- Council and NGO staff producing multipage reports, digital outreach campaigns, and branded templates.
- Health center staff designing awareness materials, event visuals, and patient guides.
- MSME owners and marketers building brand identity, social media content, and short product videos.
- Students, trainers, and freelancers seeking intermediate digital design skills for projects or work.
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