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Mastering Canva Design.

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    By - Gathendi Boniface

  • 6 students
  • 100 Hours
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Course Requirements

No prior design experience required

Free Canva account (Pro optional, not mandatory)

A laptop or smartphone with internet access

A desire to learn, practice, and create consistently


Course Description

This course is your complete beginner’s guide to mastering visual design with Canva:  no prior experience needed. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, content creator, or aspiring designer, you'll learn to create beautiful, on-brand designs with confidence. From social media graphics to business collateral and personal branding, this course blends design principles with hands-on projects to transform you into a skilled visual communicator using Canva.

Course Outcomes

Canva interface mastery: navigation, tools, and features

Design theory basics: layout, color, typography, balance

Creating graphics: logos, posters, flyers, and social media content

Templates, brand kits, and design systems in Canva

Exporting and publishing designs professionally

Branding and storytelling through visuals

Real-world projects to build your design portfolio

Course Curriculum

  • 9 chapters
  • 21 lectures
  • 9 quizzes
  • 100 Hours total length
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1 Mastering Hierarchy & Contrast in Canva
8 Min

Hierarchy and contrast help you control what people see first in your design. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use size, color, spacing, and font choices to guide attention and make your message stand out. These simple tricks will instantly make your Canva designs look more professional.


2 Canva: Hierarchy and Contrast (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 Mastering Balance & Whitespace in Canva
4 Min

Balance and whitespace help your design breathe and feel polished. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to arrange elements so nothing feels too heavy or crowded.


2 Balance & Whitespace (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 Mastering Typography in Canva
10 Min

Typography is more than picking a pretty font; it’s about making your message clear and readable. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pair fonts, set the right sizes, and use text styles that match your brand. By the end, you’ll know how to make your words not just readable, but memorable.


2 Typography (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 Mastering Color in Canva
12 Min

Color sets the mood of your design and helps tell your story. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to choose the right color palette, create contrast, and use color to guide attention.


2 Color (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 Navigating Canva
20 Min

Before you start designing, you need to know your way around. In this quick lesson, you’ll get a simple tour of Canva’s interface, how to find templates, use tools, and organize your workspace. It’s the perfect starting point for beginners to feel at home and ready to create.


2 Navigating Canva (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 Practical: Social Media Poster Design
15 Min

Time to put your skills to work. In this hands-on lesson, you’ll design a real social media poster step by step from layout to fonts, colors, and images. You’ll learn how to apply what you've learned and create eye-catching content that grabs attention and gets results.


2 Practical: Facebook Cover Design
29 Min

In this lesson, you’ll design a professional Facebook cover for Noble Cosmetics. You’ll learn how to set the right dimensions, apply visual balance, and highlight key brand elements. By the end, you’ll have a clean, on-brand cover that’s ready to upload and represents the elegance of the Noble Cosmetics brand.


3 Practical: Business Card Design
8 Min

In this lesson, you’ll design a sleek, professional business card for Noble Cosmetics. You’ll learn how to apply brand colors, choose the right fonts, and balance information with design. By the end, you’ll have a print-ready card that speaks luxury, trust, and brand identity.


4 Practical: Letterhead & Invoice Design
13 Min

In this project, you’ll create branded letterheads and invoices that look clean, consistent, and professional. You’ll learn how to apply the Noble Cosmetics brand style to documents that clients and partners will actually use.


5 Practical Lessons (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 Canva Pro Tools
24 Min

Time to unlock Canva’s full power. This lesson covers Pro-only features like background remover, brand kits, Magic Resize, and premium content , giving you more control and more polish in less time.


2 Navigating Canva Pro (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 Monetizing Your Canva Skills (Notes)
N/A


2 Monetizing Your Canva Skill
8 Min

Canva is more than just a tool; it’s a money-making skill. This module shows you how to package your work, land clients, and sell digital products using the skills you've built throughout the course.


3 Monetizing Your Canva Skills (Quiz) [Quiz]
5 Min


1 FINAL PROJECT [Quiz]
168 Hours


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Instructor

Gathendi Boniface

I didn’t start in tech or design; I started in med school. For years, I thought I was meant to wear a white coat and work in hospital corridors. But midway through that journey, I realized something powerful: my passion wasn’t in medicine. It was in building, creating, and solving problems in the digital world. That shift led me down a different path; one fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a hunger to learn.

I taught myself everything from the ground up; graphic design; web development; SEO; digital marketing; and brand strategy. It wasn’t glamorous. Just long nights, failed attempts, and a deep desire to master skills that could create real impact. I didn't have formal training in any of it; just YouTube, trial and error, and a refusal to quit. Along the way, I started taking on clients, helping them build brands and grow businesses online. That hands-on experience became my greatest teacher.

Today, I run a digital skills academy where I pass on what I’ve learned; not from textbooks, but from the trenches. I train aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs to design, build, and market brands that matter. If you're looking for real-world skills, practical strategies, and mentorship rooted in lived experience, this is the place.

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