Create your Social Media with Canva


A beginner-level course covering Canva-based social media design through demonstrations, guided activities, discussions and practical projects.
About this course
The course introduces key concepts, tools and techniques for creating social media designs with Canva. Tutor explanations and demonstrations are combined with discussions, guided exercises and project work based on practical tasks. Learners’ progress is reviewed through observed activities, completed work, feedback and agreed learning goals. Practice between sessions may include reviewing notes, researching topics and continuing project work independently.
What you'll learn
- Apply core social media design techniques using Canva.
- Complete practical social media design tasks independently.
- Develop project work through guided exercises and feedback.
- Review completed work against agreed learning goals.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for adults interested in social media design, including beginners, hobbyists, jobseekers and people developing digital or business skills. The Beginner label suggests an introductory level, while basic English and digital confidence are described as helpful rather than formal requirements.
- Regular practice between sessions is recommended.
- Learners may work on projects independently outside class.
- The course includes discussions, practical activities and tutor feedback.
Before you go
- A notebook, USB drive or access to relevant online accounts may be needed.
- Optional subscription and printing costs may apply depending on project work.
- Learner support, study support sessions, computer access and learning resources are available.
- Support is available for learners with additional needs.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Tue 12 Jan 2027
09:30 – 12:30 • 5 weeks
£148
Macbeth Centre, Hammersmith
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