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Discover a variety of Adobe InDesign classes in Chicago on CourseHorse and learn how to design professional page layouts, create stunning graphics, and master the art of typography. Gain valuable skills to enhance your creative projects and boost your graphic design and publishing career.

6 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 14 classes live online are available.

Adobe InDesign Bootcamp

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the art of page layout and design with Adobe InDesign at Noble Desktop. Create stunning books, magazines, and advertisements while learning essential techniques for professional typesetting. Elevate your design skills and unleash your creativity with this comprehensive InDesign course.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Master the essential skills of Adobe InDesign and create professional layouts with this comprehensive course from ONLC Training Centers. Learn how to navigate the interface, set up documents, work with text and images, apply styles, and export your projects. Whether you're a beginner or looking to fill in knowledge gaps, this course is designed for you.

(7) Beginner 18 and older

Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Enhance your Adobe InDesign skills with Level 2 training from ONLC Training Centers. Learn advanced techniques, shortcuts, and valuable tips and tricks to improve your workflow. Gain expertise in working with objects, text, typography, color, styles, graphics, tables, transparency, and more.

(7) Intermediate 18 and older
$795

2 sessions

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InDesign Part 1

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL

Learn how to create professional page layouts and designs with InDesign in this comprehensive course by Computer Training Source, Inc. Develop the skills to customize documents with color, swatches, and styles, manage page elements, add tables, and prepare documents for deployment. Master the essential tools and features needed to deliver stunning printed and interactive documents.

(21) Beginner 18 and older

InDesign Part 2

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL

Expand your knowledge of Adobe InDesign with advanced features and collaboration tools in this comprehensive course from Computer Training Source, Inc. Learn how to prepare documents for multiple formats, manage advanced page layouts, build complex paths, and create dynamic documents. Take your InDesign skills to the next level and enhance your professional design abilities.

(21) Intermediate 18 and older

InDesign Part 3

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL

Enhance your graphic design skills with our advanced InDesign course, covering everything from modifying graphics and creating interactive elements, to working with advanced text techniques and managing complex documents. Join us at Computer Training Source, Inc. to take your InDesign skills to the next level.

(21) Intermediate 18 and older

InDesign in a Day

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the fundamentals of InDesign and take your design skills to the next level with this intensive course. Learn how to create stunning layouts, work with text and images, and create professional-grade designs in no time. Take the first step towards becoming an InDesign pro at Noble Desktop.

(372) Beginner 18 and older

Graphic Design Certificate

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Learn the Adobe Creative Cloud apps used by professionals and master graphic design concepts to create stunning modern designs and build an impressive portfolio that showcases your skills to prospective clients or employers.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$2,995

14 sessions

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Adobe InDesign Bootcamp

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Master the art of design with the InDesign Bootcamp at NYC Career Centers. Enhance your skills in creating long documents, managing color profiles, and working with 4-color printing. Take your InDesign knowledge to the next level and achieve your professional goals.

(679) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Adobe InDesign Private Training

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Learn how to design professional page layouts with text & graphics in Adobe InDesign. this course covers styling, importing, packaging, and advanced techniques like styles, master pages, and tables. Perfect for creating books, magazines, and ads.

(372) All levels 13 and older

Intermediate Adobe InDesign

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Unleash your creativity with advanced Adobe InDesign techniques! Elevate your design skills with sophisticated layout and typography methods in this hands-on course. Explore cutting-edge features to master multi-page document creation.

(468) Intermediate 18 and older

InDesign in a Day

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Master the art of page layout and design with this comprehensive Adobe InDesign course. Discover how to effortlessly control typography, incorporate stunning graphics, and create visually captivating publications. Unlock your creative potential and learn the essential skills needed to create professional-quality designs.

(679) Beginner 18 and older

InDesign Advanced

Training Connection @ Online

Take your InDesign skills to the next level with this advanced course at Training Connection. Learn how to create complex projects like books and decks, and discover the advanced features that will boost your productivity. Join us for a 2-day immersive experience and unlock your full potential with InDesign.

(158) Advanced 14 and older
$895

2 sessions

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Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Learn the essentials of Adobe InDesign in this hands-on workshop. Adobe InDesign is the industry standard tool used by artists, designers, and publishers for print and digital publishing. Learn the core features and techniques of this powerful page-layout application including managing documents and pages, editing text and graphics, flowing text, working with styles, exporting for print and screen, and creating interactive documents. 

(468) Beginner 18 and older
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Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1

ONLC Training Centers - Virtually Online

Learn the essential skills of Adobe InDesign, the industry-leading layout design software. Master the interface, create professional layouts, format text, and graphics, and export projects for print or digital use. Suitable for beginners and experienced users looking to enhance their skills.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$795

2 sessions

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InDesign Bootcamp

Training Connection @ Online

Join the InDesign Bootcamp at Training Connection and become an expert in professional design. Learn the correct workflow, master each tool, and discover useful shortcuts to speed up your production. Complete real-world publishing projects and leave fully competent in InDesign.

(158) All levels 14 and older
$1,795

5 sessions

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InDesign Fundamentals

Training Connection @ Online

Master the art of professional publishing projects in InDesign with this comprehensive 3-day course. From magazine covers to travel brochures, our expert instructors will guide you through each step, teaching you valuable shortcuts and best practices along the way. Get hands-on experience and receive a certificate of completion.

(158) Beginner 14 and older
$1,295

3 sessions

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Adobe InDesign Immersion—Private Training

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Learn essential Adobe InDesign tools, tips and techniques at your own pace in this Private  Immersion Course. This customized training format is ideal for anyone with special training needs or specific project goals that may fall outside of the scale and scope of group workshops. Private Custom Immersion sessions are appropriate for beginners looking to jump start their skills. Students may either bring their own laptop and materials or use the studio's MacBook Pro and tutorial materials.

(468) Beginner 18 and older

Adobe InDesign for Beginners – Level 1

Digital Workshop Center

Master the art of creating attention-grabbing layouts for catalogs, magazines, and newspapers with our Adobe InDesign for Beginners class. Learn how to import text from different sources, work with images, and navigate the InDesign workspace with ease. Become more productive in this complex software and apply best practices for professional designs.

(2) Beginner 16 and older
$795

4 sessions

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InDesign Quick Start

Training Connection @ Online

Master the art of InDesign with this 1-day beginner course. Create visually stunning layouts, control typography, add images, and more. Unlock your design potential today!

(158) Beginner 14 and older
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Reviews for InDesign Classes in Chicago

InDesign Classes in Chicago are rated 4.6 stars based on 1,707 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Shari on 12/11/2021
    No improvement needed! All perfect!
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Pink S. on 11/5/2021
    Laura (InDesign Training) was an amazing instructor. Good speed, very resourceful and happy to answer all questions.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Molly on 11/2/2021
    This course was fantastic and Laura was an excellent instructor! I came in without any previous experience with Adobe InDesign, and now feel like I have a well-rounded understanding of how the program works and the tools I need to continue learning how to use it.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Jenny on 9/17/2021
    Laura was amazing! Super patient and informative. It was great to get a grip on best practices and workflow. Now the program feels much more familiar. Really excited to get in there and keep learning! I highly recommend this class and can definitely confirm that Plexus Creative will make the most of your time.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Myrna on 9/17/2021
    The instructor, Laura, was very thorough. I was able to understand and follow very easily. Loved the small class size that allowed for questions and easy follow through.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Diana on 8/24/2021
    It was very informative. Thank you.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Kate on 12/6/2019
    I enjoyed this course because I feel like it gave me a good overview, was very personalized, and I feel like I'm in a good position now to explore my own passions and projects with the skillset that I received today. Thank you so much! Would definitely take additional courses here.
  • InDesign in a Day

    Anonymous review on 4/29/2019
    Perfect!! Well organized and very informative.
  • InDesign in a Day

    Reviewed by Tiffany C. on 3/27/2019
    The class equips with everything that you need to know to make something as simple as a letter to a magazine spread. Our instructor, Michele, is clearly experienced in the field and offers personal tips with the program and is able to answer all questions thrown at her.
  • Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    Anonymous review on 2/1/2019
    Super helpful, well-paced, insightful. I definitely feel equipped with the basics, and like I have the language down so I can further research. Thank you!

Discover the Best InDesign Classes in Chicago

InDesign is a software application that is used for page layout and desktop publishing. It was first released in 1999. According to Adobe, this app changed desktop publishing by making it accessible to more people. Adobe explains, “InDesign was introduced to the world on the heels of the desktop-publishing revolution when personal computing and print publishing became more accessible to the masses. For the first time, individuals, businesses, and organizations—large and small—could directly design, layout, and publish almost any content effortlessly.” 

Today, InDesign is an industry-standard program for publishing design. Designers can use it to create a wide variety of content including magazines, brochures, books, newspapers, business cards, stickers, and flyers. It is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud and is often used in combination with other Adobe apps like Photoshop and Illustrator. 

Best InDesign Classes & Schools in Chicago

There are a number of different places to learn InDesign in Chicago. Ledet Training, an Adobe Authorized Training Center runs in-person InDesign classes in Chicago. Its Adobe InDesign Bootcamp takes 5 days to complete. Tuition is $1,599. Participants in this class learn a wide range of different skills including graphics file management, layers and document setup, quick keys, exporting complicated files, working with styles, working with tables, and utilizing transparency. This class is appropriate for beginners, and will take them to an expert level of mastery in InDesign.

Computer Training Source also offers InDesign training courses for Chicago residents. InDesign Part 1 is designed for beginners and covers InDesign’s basic tools and features. Students learn to create a document and customize it with color, gradients, swatches, and styles. They also learn to manage the elements of the page, add tables, and prepare the page for delivery. Computer Training Source offers classes in the Chicago area and online. Tuition for this class is $649, and there are two class meetings.

For students who want to advance beyond the basics, ONLC Training Centers runs a class called Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2. There are two class sessions, and tuition is $795. Students learn to work with objects, flow text, edit text, work with color and styles, work with typography, import and modify graphics, create tables, work with transparency, and print and export. ONLC Training Centers was founded in 1983 and has hundreds of physical training center locations across the United States.

Noble Desktop is a New York City-based school that was founded in 1990 and offers a range of different design and coding classes, both in-person and live online. For students who want to learn InDesign, it offers a class called InDesign in a Day, which costs $395. In this 6-hour class, students learn the fundamentals of InDesign including how to work with text, pictures, and pages. They will learn how to layout pages, control typography, add photos, and use colors. Students also work on a brochure and a two-page magazine ad. All Noble Desktop classes include the option of a free retake within a year.

Chicago students who want to learn live online will also find a number of other options. InDesign Fundamentals: An Introduction to InDesign CC is offered by Future Media Concepts, which is a training school for IT professionals and content creators. This class is designed for professional designers who are new to using InDesign. Students should have some experience with Photoshop. The InDesign class covers the basic tools and features of InDesign including setting up a document, working with objects, editing and flowing text, working with color, working with typography, working with styles, importing and modifying graphics, creating tables, and printing and exporting. This class has three sessions and costs $1,195.

Lumenbrite Training runs a bootcamp called InDesign Training: Bootcamp, which has 4 sessions, and costs $1,595. The class takes students from a beginner to intermediate level of mastery. The instructor covers a wide range of InDesign skills including creating flowing text, incorporating graphic frames to import images and background, and using color and typography concepts in the workflow. Students also learn to master pages, paragraphs, and character styles so that they can build layouts, and they learn to export a PDF file with the best settings. In addition, the class covers using quick keys, importing and exporting complicated files, nesting of styles, working with tables and graphics within tables, using transparency, and adding files from Photoshop and Illustrator. Lumenbrite is a school that offers a range of different Adobe classes for content creators. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Texas.

Chicago Industries That Use InDesign

According to the City of Chicago government website, Chicago has a population of almost three million people, and is the third largest city in the country. As a result, it has a busy economy, with a wide range of different businesses. These include many publishing, marketing, and design companies, which are industries where InDesign is often used. There are also many tech companies in Chicago. The Flatiron School says, “These days, Chicago is a growing tech hub where major tech companies and tech startups are embracing the future of technology. Chicago is one of the largest tech employers in the United States.”

InDesign Jobs & Salaries in Chicago

InDesign is commonly used in publishing, marketing, and graphic design. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a federal agency that provides job information about all of these fields. The agency reports that the Chicago metropolitan area is the fifth highest-paying metropolitan area for desktop publishing, with an annual mean salary of about $63,000. For graphic design, it has the third-highest employment level, according to BLS. 

Glassdoor is a website that compiles salary information for a range of different occupations. It finds that a content creator in Chicago earns about $50,000 per year, a digital media specialist makes close to $60,000, and for a graphic designer, the average yearly salary is about $55,000. BLS reports that graphic design jobs in the United States are expected to increase by about 3 percent over the next ten years. Desktop publishing jobs are predicted to decline, however, there is expected to be growth in online publishing.

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