| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-06-23 | - |
Program Overview
Getting started with Adobe Express
Create stunning content quickly and easily.
Key details
- Location: Online
- Tuition fees per individual: £150*
Course overview
This introductory course is designed to help you confidently navigate Adobe Express and start creating professional-quality content with ease. Whether you're a beginner or looking to streamline your workflow, this course will equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to organise projects, work with templates efficiently, and create visually engaging designs.
This course is ideal for marketers, content creators, educators, business owners, and beginners who want to learn how to use Adobe Express for designing graphics, social media content, and marketing materials without requiring advanced design skills.
Course details
By the end of the course, you will be able to...
- Navigate the Adobe Express interface and organise your work using folders and files.
- Search for, filter, and customise existing templates effectively.
- Create and edit your own projects using templates or from scratch.
- Apply brand elements such as logos, fonts, and colours using single-click branding.
- Create reusable templates to maintain consistency across your designs.
- Use HEX colours, themes, and duotones to customise your colour palette.
- Add, format, and animate text using layout tools like circle, arch, and bow.
- Apply text effects to enhance your visual designs.
Upon completing the course, you'll have a solid understanding of Adobe Express’s core features, allowing you to efficiently design, organise, and create engaging visual content for personal or professional use.
How you'll learn
Our online courses are delivered through Microsoft Teams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session starts with a live broadcast from the tutor to introduce the topic and guide you through the resources. Our courses include various learning methods such as videos, quizzes and exercises. The tutor remains available online for real-time support, making learning effective and enjoyable. Our blended teaching approach combines live and pre-recorded content, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.
What you'll learn
First Part (3 hours):
- Introduction to Adobe Express
- How Adobe Express works
- Navigating the interface
- Organising work: folders and files
- Searching for, filtering, and using existing templates efficiently
- Creating your first project
- Editing a template
- Single-click branding: Applying logos, fonts, and colours instantly
- Creating your own templates for consistency
Second Part (3 hours):
- Working with Colour: HEX Colours, Themes & Duotones
- Brand colours in Adobe Express
- Adding and Editing Text in Adobe Express
- Text layouts: Dynamic, Circle, Arch, Bow
- Animating text
- Applying text effects
Course Lead
Lisa Wallace
Lisa joined Falmouth University as a Digital Skills Trainer in 2019 and delivers a wide range of digital skills courses to students, staff, and external delegates. Her key areas of expertise include Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Rush, Adobe Express, and Canva. With a background in graphic design, Lisa brings industry knowledge and valuable design and layout skills to her training sessions.
Computer & software requirements
You will need access to a laptop/desktop computer (Mac/PC). Adobe Express offers a free plan that includes basic features and templates. This can be used for the course. However, there are premium features, templates, and assets available through a paid subscription. You can access the free plan by visiting adobe.com/express.
How to apply
Tuition fees per individual | £150*
If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.
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Upcoming Short Courses
Getting started with Adobe Express
Mon 23 Jun 2025
09.00 - 16.00 | Price £150
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