Canva 101

Workshop Description

This introductory webinar will teach working group members how to use Canva, a free online design tool, to create and edit visual materials. The training will focus on navigating Canva’s interface, understanding basic design tools, and making edits to pre-made one-pager templates provided by NCEAS comms team. No previous design experience is necessary—just make a free Canva account to get started!

TipLearning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Navigate the Canva platform
  • Understand key design tools and workspace layout
  • Select and apply existing templates for one-pagers
  • Edit text, images, colors, and layout elements within a template
  • Upload and manage project assets (e.g., logos, images)
  • Export final designs in multiple formats (PDF, PNG) for sharing
  • Collaborate with team members on shared Canva projects
ImportantBefore the webinar

Please make a free Canva account here.

Working Group Templates

Link to shared Canva folder with one-pager templates

  • Includes pre-designed one-pager templates to be customized for your project
ImportantMissed the training?

Find the video recording of this workshop in this link.

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