Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

Description

• Course Title:

  Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

  📅 Duration:

  2–4 Weeks (or weekend bootcamp style)

  🎯 Target Audience:

  • Online course creators

  • Teachers and educators

  • Freelancers creating eLearning content

  • Content marketers

  • Anyone designing course visuals, handouts, or digital learning kits

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  🔹 Module 1: Introduction to Canva for Course Design

  Topics:

  • What is Canva and why use it for course content?

  • Free vs Pro Canva: what’s available for educators

  • Setting up your Canva workspace

  • Understanding the Canva interface (elements, templates, layers)

  Hands-On Task:

  • Set up your Canva account and explore templates related to education and courses.

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  🔹 Module 2: Branding Your Digital Course

  Topics:

  • Establishing a visual brand (colors, fonts, tone)

  • Creating a course brand kit in Canva

  • Uploading your logo, headshots, and media

  • Using consistent design themes across all collateral

  Hands-On Task:

  • Create a brand kit for your course in Canva.

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  🔹 Module 3: Designing Slide Decks for Online Teaching

  Topics:

  • Using Canva to create modern, engaging presentations

  • Tips for designing slide decks (text size, white space, visuals)

  • Exporting to PDF, PowerPoint, or embedding

  Hands-On Task:

  • Design a 5-slide mini lesson with your course topic.

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  🔹 Module 4: Creating Course Thumbnails, Certificates & Banners

  Topics:

  • Designing course thumbnails and promo graphics (for YouTube, Udemy, LMS, etc.)

  • Designing custom course completion certificates

  • Creating email headers, banners, and event covers

  Hands-On Task:

  • Design a course certificate and a promotional thumbnail.

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  🔹 Module 5: Worksheets, PDFs & Handouts

  Topics:

  • Designing printable or downloadable PDFs

  • Using grids, tables, and icons for layout

  • Exporting in high-resolution for print or digital

  Hands-On Task:

  • Create a 2-page workbook or worksheet for your course.

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  🔹 Module 6: Social Media Graphics for Course Promotion

  Topics:

  • Designing Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn graphics

  • Creating quote cards, testimonials, and promo offers

  • Planning a simple visual content calendar

  Hands-On Task:

  • Create a 3-post social media set to promote your course.

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  🔹 Module 7: Video and Animation Tools in Canva

  Topics:

  • Intro to Canva’s video editor

  • Creating animated explainer videos or intros

  • Adding music, voiceovers, and transitions

  Hands-On Task:

  • Design a 15–30 sec animated intro for your online course.

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  🔹 Module 8: Organizing & Exporting Your Course Materials

  Topics:

  • Creating folders and managing projects

  • Downloading files in multiple formats

  • Sharing via link, embed, or PDF

  • Collaboration tips for teams or VA support

  Hands-On Task:

  • Organize your course kit and export your top 3 designs.

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  🎓 Capstone Project

  Project:
  Build a complete Canva Course Collateral Kit including:

  • Branded presentation

  • Course thumbnail

  • 1 social media graphic

  • 1 worksheet or workbook

  • 1 animated intro (optional)

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  📜 Certification & Evaluation

  • Weekly design tasks

  • Final project submission

  • Canva badge or certificate of completion (optional via Canva for Education or hosted platform)

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  🛠 Tools Required:

  • Canva (Free or Pro)

  • Google Drive or Dropbox (for storage)

  • Optional: Loom or OBS (to record video presentations)