Adobe InDesign Essential Training in Malaysia
Master professional page layout and design for print and digital publishing. Create stunning brochures, magazines, eBooks, and marketing materials.


Learn Adobe InDesign in Malaysia — 2-day HRD Corp claimable course. Master page layout, typography & print design for publishing. Live trainer.
Overview
Course Overview
Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading page layout software for creating professional print and digital publications. This course teaches you how to design magazines, brochures, flyers, eBooks, and interactive PDFs.
Learn essential layout principles, typography, and production skills used by professional designers worldwide.
Ideal for publishing professionals, marketing teams, and graphic designers in Malaysia wanting to master print and digital layout design, this training covers everything from magazine layouts to interactive PDFs.
Audience
Who Should Attend
Creative & Design Professionals
- Graphic designers expanding into print design
Business & Marketing
- Marketing professionals creating collateral
- Corporate communications staff
Students & Beginners
- Publishing professionals and editors
- Anyone creating multi-page documents
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Introducing the Workspace
Working with panels, and customize workspace.
Getting to Know InDesign
Preflighting, and view Guides Text.
Document Setup and Work with Pages
Create and save custom document settings, and work with master pages.
Work with Objects
Layers, and create and modify text and object.
Flowing Text
Flow text into existing frame, and flow text manually and automatically.
Edit Text
Find and change a missing font, and import text with format.
Working with Typography
Adjust vertical spacing, and change fonts and type style.
Working with Colour
Define printing requirements, and create and apply colours and gradient.
Working with Styles
Create and apply style types, and nest character styles inside paragraph styles.
Import and Modify Graphics
Compare vector and bitmap graphics, and graphics display quality.
Creating Tables
Convert and format text and table, and create a header row.
Work with Transparency
Import and colourize a grey scale image, and add and apply transparency settings.
Output and Exporting
Preview, preflighting and packaging the page, and create an Adobe PDF proof.
Curriculum
Course Outline
Introducing the Workspace
- Working with panels
- Customize workspace
- Change magnification of document
- Navigate through a document
Getting to Know InDesign
- Preflighting
- View Guides Text
- Work with styles, graphics and objects
Document Setup and Work with Pages
- Create and save custom document settings
- Work with master pages
- Add sections to change page numbering
- Add, arrange and delete pages
- Place text and graphics on document pages
- Override master page items
- Change and view pages in different size
Work with Objects
- Layers
- Create and modify text and object
- Transform and align objects
- Select and modify grouped objects
Flowing Text
- Flow text into existing frame
- Flow text manually and automatically
- Create text frames
Edit Text
- Find and change a missing font
- Import text with format
- Check spelling and track changes
- Story editor
Working with Typography
- Adjust vertical spacing
- Change fonts and type style
- Fine-tuning tabs and columns
- Change paragraph alignment
- Create a drop cap
Working with Colour
- Define printing requirements
- Create and apply colours and gradient
- Create a tint and spot colour
Working with Styles
- Create and apply style types
- Nest character styles inside paragraph styles
- Create and apply table and cell styles
- Load styles from another document
Import and Modify Graphics
- Compare vector and bitmap graphics
- Graphics display quality
- Clipping paths and alpha channels
- Import and link graphic files
- Use library to manage objects
Creating Tables
- Convert and format text and table
- Create a header row
- Create and apply table and cell styles
Work with Transparency
- Import and colourize a grey scale image
- Add and apply transparency settings
- Work with effects
Output and Exporting
- Preview, preflighting and packaging the page
- Create an Adobe PDF proof
Investment
Training Investment & Advantages
What’s Included
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills. Familiarity with Photoshop or Illustrator is helpful but not required.
Why Us
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Course
Intensive 2-Day Training
Quickly equips you with valuable, career-enhancing skills in Adobe InDesign Essential.
Flexible Learning Mode
Attend in person at Leisure Commerce Square PJ or join online via Zoom.
Seasoned Trainer
Learn from an instructor with 16 years of teaching experience focused on real workflows.
Hands-On Projects
Guided exercises and a final project that builds confidence and competence.
3 Months Post-Training Support
Continue benefiting from support including direct contact with the trainer.
HRD Corp Claimable
100% claimable — subject to employer terms and approval process.
Trainer
Meet Your Instructor
Yavinesh Rajagopal
Senior Creative Trainer • 16 Years Experience
With over 6 years as a DTP artist, graphic designer and multimedia designer, plus 16 years of teaching experience, Yavinesh brings extensive knowledge in Adobe, Autodesk and more. His expertise ensures a comprehensive learning experience, combining practical skills with creative insights.
“Extremely knowledgeable trainer; efficient and helpful teaching.” — Jenifer Ann
Reviews
What Our Participants Say
“Helped me improve my publication design skills.”
“Great exposure to designing books and e-books.”
“Step-by-step teaching that's clearly explained.”
“Clear guidance from basics; highly recommended.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, this is HRD Corp claimable training.
No, this is live trainer guided training.
Yes. We will send the Zoom link upon registration.
Yes. Location: Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
It’s 2 days, 9am – 5pm.
Face-to-face: RM 1,800. Online: RM 1,400.
Yes, you will get a certificate of completion.
Yes, discounts may be available for students. Please email us your details.
Click the button and fill up the form. We’ll contact you by email.
Ready to Master Page Layout?
Enroll now and create professional publications.

