Getting Started with Canva: Design Made Simple

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
05/05/2026
 
Note:
Tuesday 5th of May 2026
 
Time:
2pm to 5pm
 
Category:
Business Training
 

This course will give the participants the skills to create more impactful social media images using Canva.com.

€15
 
 

Course Objectives

This course will give the participants the skills to create more impactful social media images using Canva.com.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the training, each participant will:

  • Have created new pieces of social media content using Canva
  • Understand how to create eye-catching images using Canva.

 Course Content Summary

  • Creating an account – free vs pro
  • Saving & using your brand assets
  • Content planning – using Canva to create stand-out content
  • Creating images using templates and designing from scratch.
  • A walk through all key design features and tools.
  • Grouping and ungrouping.
  • Creating carousel posts for Instagram & LinkedIn.
  • Creating simple videos for social media using animation and transitions.
  • Layering elements and using grids effectively.
  • Finding and using frames. Creating a custom frame.
  • Q&A throughout.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have created their free Canva account prior to the day and have access to it on their laptop/pc (not tablet or phone) to be able to participate in the practical exercises.

This programme is inly open to enterprises based in Limerick City & County. For a full list of our T’s & C’s please go to Terms & Conditions - Local Enterprise Office - Limerick