Introduction to Canva – A Guide to Graphic Design for Small Business

Dive into the world of graphic design for small businesses! Learn the ropes of Canva's intuitive platform with a comprehensive overview covering its interface, handy features, and essential design tools. From understanding the basics of design principles to hands-on practice, this workshop empowers you to create visually stunning content tailored to your business needs.

Branding with Canva – Crafting your Brand with Canva

Unleash your brand's visual identity by crafting a professional logo, designing business branding materials, and creating interactive presentations. Learn to build a brand kit and style guide that ensures consistency across all platforms. Whether you're a startup or an established business, this workshop equips you with the skills to leave a lasting visual impression, strengthening your brand presence in the competitive market.

Marketing with Canva – Elevating your Online Presence

Discover the art of creating compelling social graphics, engaging stories and reels, and informative online tutorials. Harness the power of Canva to maintain a consistent and visually appealing brand across various digital platforms. Elevate your marketing game and learn how to captivate your audience with eye-catching visuals. From social media posts to dynamic tutorials, this workshop is your key to standing out in the online landscape.

The Targeted Skills for Small Business program is a NSW Government initiative, established to deliver training for small business owners and employees of small businesses who want to better understand how to use the latest technology and gain up-to-date knowledge to improve their business operations.

Our Small Business Accelerator courses are subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible participants. You may be eligible for fully subsidised training under the Targeted Skills for Small Business program if you are:

• 15 years old or over
• no longer at school
• living or working in NSW (or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person living in specific NSW border areas); and
• an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or humanitarian visa holder (or a partner visa holder whose sponsor is a humanitarian visa holder)

To be eligible for subsided training under this program you must:

• be an owner of a small business, or;
• be an employee of a small business, or;
• be an employee of a not-for-profit business

NOTE: A small business is an enterprise with less than 20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, or less than 200 FTE employees if the enterprise's primary operation is in a regional or remote location.

Workshop Dates:

• Introduction to Canva
  Thursday 9th May, 1pm - 3pm
• Branding with Canva
  Tuesday 14th May, 1pm - 3pm
• Marketing with Canva
  Thursday 16th May, 1pm - 3pm

Location: 

• These workshops will be delivered online via Teams.

What you will need:

• Computer
• Internet connectivity