Create Posters, GIFs & Social Media Posts Effortlessly Using Canva

Unleash Your Creativity with Canva

Unlock your creative potential with this hands-on course where you’ll learn to design stunning posters, engaging GIFs, and impactful social media posts using Canva. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a social media enthusiast, or simply someone looking to enhance your design skills, this course is perfect for beginners and those eager to learn. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll explore Canva’s intuitive platform, allowing you to craft eye-catching visuals that will captivate your audience and enhance your brand’s presence.

Master Design Principles for Impactful Visuals

In this course, you will not only familiarize yourself with Canva’s versatile tools but also dive into the core principles of design. From understanding layouts and color schemes to creating professional-grade graphics, you'll gain the confidence to bring your creative ideas to life. Whether using pre-designed templates or customizing your own, you will be equipped to design with finesse, creating social media content, posters, and GIFs that stand out. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to elevate your personal or business brand and confidently create engaging digital content.

By the end of this workshop, learners will be able to:

• Master Canva Tools: Demonstrate proficiency in using Canva's tools and navigation to create print collaterals such as promotions, posters, and greetings.
• Apply Design Principles: Understand and apply principles of design to create visually appealing greeting posts using Canva.
• Design Promotional Materials: Utilize Canva to design effective promotional materials that capture attention and communicate a clear message.
• Create Event Posters and Animated GIFs: Design event posters and animated graphics (GIFs) that engage audiences and elevate your brand’s visibility.
• Create Social Media Content with Ease: Develop well-crafted and eye-catching social media posts tailored to various platforms, enhancing your online presence.

Course Pre-Requisites

• Learners should bring their PERSONAL Laptop
• Learners should sign up for a Canva account before the workshop
• Bring along mouse and mousepad for editing

This course is suitable for a variety of individuals, including:

• Budding Entrepreneurs: Those starting their own businesses who want to create visually appealing content to attract customers and clients.
• Social Media Enthusiasts: Individuals who are passionate about social media platforms and want to create engaging content to grow their presence online.
• Design Enthusiasts: People with an interest in design who want to enhance their skills in creating eye-catching visuals.
• Beginners: Individuals who are new to design and want to learn the basics of crafting posters, GIFs, and social media posts.
• Anyone Seeking to Enhance Design Skills: Whether for personal projects, hobbies, or professional development, this course offers valuable skills in graphic design using Canva’s platform.

Overall, this course is designed to cater to a diverse range of learners, from those with no prior design experience to those looking to refine their existing skills.

"Highly professional and knowledgeable, the trainer provided excellent insights on making effective presentations; an awesome course I would recommend to my colleagues!"

-Norherdawati Binte Samshul Bahri, Singapore Prison Service (2024)

"He is knowledgeable and presents his materials with good examples. He also have hands on experience and tools to support his presentation"

"He is able to explain in a way which is clear for a person who do not have any knowledge on video editing"

"James is very knowledgeable and his pacing of teaching us is just right"

James Teo, Media Skills Trainer

James Teo is a seasoned Media Skills Trainer with over a decade of experience in the creative field. He has worked extensively in photography, video production, and editing, collaborating with both corporate and private companies. After graduating with a Diploma in Video Production, James worked as a corporate communications and marketing executive, specializing in new media for government and private sector companies. He later returned to his passion for food photography, working with nearly 100 brands over eight years, contributing to both print and online media.

James' expertise has led to media features, such as in 8 Days magazine, and interviews with 9.33FM, as well as speaking engagements with local platforms like Carousell. With a certification in Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance, James combines his passion for creativity with his corporate experience to deliver high-impact training. His courses receive excellent feedback from learners, and he continues to refine his teaching methods to bring more value to each class.