Module 1: Introduction to Canva

• What is Canva?
• Canva Free vs Pro features
• Understanding the dashboard
• Creating a new design
• Overview of templates & categories

Module 2: Workspace & Tools

• Canvas area & resizing
• Layers panel (Position, Arrange)
• Elements: shapes, lines, icons, graphics
• Uploading images, videos & fonts
• Using the Brand Kit (Pro)

Module 3: Working With Text

• Adding headings, subheadings & body text
• Using font combinations
• Line spacing, letter spacing & alignment
• Text effects: shadow, lift, neon, curve, glitch
• Creating typography-based designs

Module 4: Colors & Backgrounds

• Using color palettes
• Custom colors & brand colors
• Gradients & background patterns
• Transparency adjustments
• Creating aesthetic theme boards

Module 5: Images & Graphics

• Uploading photos
• Canva Photos library
• Removing backgrounds (Pro)
• Filters & adjustments (brightness, contrast, saturation)
• Using frames & grids
• Adding stickers, GIFs & illustrations

Module 6: Layout & Composition

• Using templates effectively
• Aligning & grouping elements
• Layering & arranging objects
• Margins, guides & spacing techniques
• Designing balanced compositions

Module 7: Canva for Social Media

• Instagram posts, stories & reels covers
• Facebook ads, banners & thumbnails
• YouTube thumbnails & channel art
• LinkedIn posts & banners
• TikTok graphics
• Creating a social media branding kit

Module 8: Canva for Business & Print

• Business cards
• Brochures, flyers & posters
• Presentations
• Logos & branding
• Letterheads & certificates
• Infographics

Module 9: Animation & Video Editing in Canva

• Animating text & elements
• Page animations
• Basic video editing
• Trimming, splitting clips
• Adding music & sound effects
• Exporting MP4 videos

Module 10: Advanced Canva Techniques

• Creating custom templates
• Working with Canva Apps (Charts, QR codes, etc.)
• Creating mockups
• Using Magic Studio tools (AI features)
• Bulk create (data automation)
• AI image generation & text-to-design (Pro)

Module 11: Sharing, Collaboration & Exporting

• Sharing designs with team
• Collaborating in real-time
• Downloading in PNG, JPG, PDF, MP4, GIF
• Print settings & bleed
• File organization & folders

Module 12: Projects

• Social media branding pack
• Poster/flyer design
• Logo & business card design
• Presentation design
• Short animated video
• Personal portfolio template