Master Canva and Elevate Your Creative Skills!

About This Course

Looking to make eye-catching designs, impactful social media graphics, or engaging videos? Our Canva courses at Al-Medina Education Center are the perfect opportunity! With our beginner and advanced classes, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Canva, a fast-growing, powerful design platform that rivals traditional tools like Photoshop and Illustrator—and get certified to show off your new skills

Why Learn Canva?

Canva has quickly become one of the most popular design platforms in the world, providing users with powerful tools to create professional-level designs without the steep learning curve of more complex software. Known for its simplicity, user-friendly interface, and wide range of templates, Canva empowers anyone to create high-quality graphics for social media, presentations, websites, and more—all without needing advanced technical skills.

Whether you’re new to design or looking to expand your skillset, mastering Canva is a smart move. It’s used by businesses, educators, and creative professionals everywhere, and proficiency in Canva is now an essential asset for students, freelancers, and aspiring professionals alike.

Canva for Beginners –  Certification Preparation Course

Date: January 25, 2025 | Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Start your creative journey with our hands-on Beginner Canva course! This class is designed for absolute beginners who want to create stunning graphics, posters, and presentations with ease. Our expert instructors will guide you through Canva’s powerful tools, from choosing templates to mastering text effects and layouts. We’ll also help you prepare for Canva’s Canva Essentials and Canva Design Essentials certifications to officially recognize your new skills.

What You Will Learn:

• Canva Basics: Explore Canva’s interface and essential design tools.
• Project Building: Create your first designs for social media, school projects, or personal use.
• Certification Preparation: Receive guidance and prep for the Canva Essentials and Canva Design Essentials certifications.
• Practical Tips and Tricks: Discover shortcuts and tips to speed up your workflow.

What You’ll Gain:

• Design Confidence: Master the basics of creating visually appealing designs from scratch.
• Recognition and Certification: Be prepared to pass Canva’s Essentials certification exams, adding a valuable credential to your skill set or resume.
• Fundamental Skills: Acquire core design skills that will set a solid foundation for more advanced work.

Advanced Canva Course: Social Media & Video Capabilities

Date: February 01, 2025 | Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? This Advanced course is tailored for those who want to focus on social media strategies and video editing within Canva. Whether you’re managing social media for a school club, a personal blog, or just looking to enhance your skills, this class will dive deep into professional tools to make your designs stand out.

What You Will Learn:

• Social Media Mastery: Create cohesive, engaging posts and stories across platforms.
• Video Editing Skills: Learn to design and edit high-quality videos directly in Canva.
• AI Workflow: Apply the broad AI tools in Canva to speed up creation of your design.
• Branding & Strategy: Understand how to create a brand kit and stay consistent across all your designs.

What You’ll Gain:

• Advanced Design Skills: Learn to create polished, professional-quality designs that stand out.
• Professional Video Editing Techniques: Gain essential skills for crafting compelling video content for social media.
• Branding Proficiency: Build a strong understanding of branding and apply it consistently across your projects.

All proceeds for these classes go directly to Al-Medina Education Center.

Both the classes are taught by Nizar Ahmed who is a certified in Canva and has a Major in Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts and Speech & Communications from San Francisco State University.