Key Facts

  • Starting
    20 Apr 2026
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    13:00
    Duration
    3 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Monday
    Start Date
    20 Apr 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABX360TL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 5

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Digital Skills Tools Canva with AI for Beginners

Digital Skills Tools Canva with AI for Beginners

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Unlock your creativity using Canva and AI This beginner friendly course introduces you to Canva and its powerful AI tools, helping you build confidence with digital design in a supportive, step by step environment.

Learners will explore Canva's features, templates, and design before moving into AI powered tools such as Magic Design for instant layouts, Magic Write for generating text, Magic Edit for transforming images, Magic Media for AI generated visuals, and Magic Animate for simple motion effects.

Through practical, real world tasks, learners will create digital posters, flyers, social media posts and personalised projects while learning about colour, layout, accessibility, and ethical AI use.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    This course provides a gentle, supportive introduction to digital design using Canva's AI powered tools. It is ideal for adults who want to build confidence with technology, develop creative skills or produce designs for personal, community or work related projects. Learners will gain practical experience through hands‑on tasks, guided demonstrations and a final project that showcases their new abilities. No previous design or digital experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

  • Entry Requirements


    No previous experience needed

    Basic English reading skills and basic IT skills

    Willingness to try new digital tools

  • Course Content


    You will be introduced to Canva and guided step by step through the essential digital tools needed to create simple, attractive designs. you'll explore the essential tools and features of Canva, including how to work with the interface, use templates, and apply simple design principles such as colour, layout and spacing. You'll learn how to use Canva's AI tools to generate layouts, write text, edit images and create visuals, making the design process quicker and more accessible. Practical tasks include creating posters, social media graphics, invitations and a final personalised project. The course focuses on building confidence, creativity and digital skills through guided practice and real world design activities.

  • Progression Next Steps


    After completing this course, learners can progress to:

    Social Media for Beginners

    Digital Skills for Work

    Creative Media for Beginners

    ESOL with Digital Skills

    Canva Intermediate: Branding & Layout

    Content Creation for Small Businesses

  • Additional Information


    If you have not logged unto our PC's this academic year, you will need to bring your phone to ensure we can enable Multi Factor Authentication, MFA, which is a security method that requires you to provide digital identification to gain access to an account.

    You will use your college email address, but also bring a working email address, support provided if needed

  • Course Structure


    The course will cover

    What Canva is and what it can do

    Creating an account

    Navigating the home screen

    Understanding AI Tools, templates and layouts

    Working with Text, Images and Colour

    Creating a simple media document such as logos, or marketing material

    Saving and downloading designs

  • Assessment Details


    Ongoing tutor observation

    Short practical tasks

    Final mini project demonstrating skills learned

    No exams or written tests

  • Teaching and Learning


    Step by step demonstrations

    Clear modelling of each tool

    Guided practice with tutor support

    Simple, accessible handouts

    Plenty of time to explore and experiment

    Peer support and shared learning

    Practical tasks that build confidence