Introduction to the Canva design tool

What you can expect in the workshop

Want to create appealing designs for social media, presentations, or your LinkedIn profile—but don't have any design experience? Then this webinar is just right for you. In just two hours, you'll learn the basics of Canva and create your own designs without any prior knowledge. I'll show you step by step how to customize templates, use colors, fonts, and images correctly, and optimize designs for different purposes. Whether for your business, career, volunteer work, or personal projects, after this course you'll be able to use Canva efficiently and creatively.

Webinar schedule

1. Introduction & first steps: We start with an overview of the Canva interface and its most important features. You will learn how to use templates and create your own designs from scratch.
2. Layout & design principles: I will show you how to use colors, fonts, and layouts to create professional and appealing designs.
3. Practical exercises: Together, we will apply what we have learned directly to our own designs—for example, social media posts, presentations, or a creative resume.
4. Exporting & using your designs: You will learn how to save your designs for various purposes and optimize them for print, social media, or digital presentations.
5. Q&A & individual tips: At the end, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive valuable tips for your specific projects.

What you need (Requirements):

• A laptop or PC (Canva works best on a large screen)
• A free Canva account (optional: Canva Pro for advanced features)
• A stable internet connection
• Enjoy designing – no prior design experience necessary

Let's get started together and take your design skills to the next level.

learning objectives

Understanding and applying the basics of Canva

• Youwill learn how to navigate the Canva interface with confidence and use basic features such as templates, elements, text, and images.

Create and edit your own designs

• After the webinar, you will be able to create simple designs (e.g., social media posts, presentations, or flyers) from scratch and customize them.

Apply design principles for appealing designs

• You will learn which design principles (e.g., color selection, font combinations, layout rules) are important and how to use them effectively to create harmonious and professional designs.

Export designs and use them for various purposes

• You know how to save your designs as image, PDF, or presentation files and optimize them for different platforms or printing purposes.

Target group

This webinar is aimed at beginners and those new to Canva who want to create professional and creative designs without any prior knowledge. It is ideal for:

• Job seekers and career-minded individuals who want to use Canva to optimize their LinkedIn profile or design a creative resume or portfolio for job applications.
• Self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs who want to design appealing social media posts, flyers, or presentations themselves
• Marketing and social media professionals who want to use Canva efficiently for content creation
• Teachers, trainers, and coaches who want to create engaging presentations, worksheets, or e-books
• Self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs who want to design appealing social media posts, flyers, or presentations themselves
• Volunteers and association members who want to use Canva for public relations work, e.g., for flyers, social media posts, or newsletters

No prior knowledge of design or graphics is necessary —you will learn everything from scratch!