2-Month Canva Course Plan (Tues–Thurs | 24 Sessions | 1.5 hrs each)

WEEK 1: Canva Kickoff & Interface Mastery

• Tues: Introduction to Canva, account setup, tour of the dashboard
• Wed: Exploring templates, creating the first poster (birthday/announcement)
• Thurs: Elements, uploads, downloading & file formats

WEEK 2: Design Principles

• Tues: Layout, alignment, spacing, and balance
• Wed: Typography—font pairing & hierarchy
• Thurs: Color theory & palette design + mini exercise (motivational post)

WEEK 3: Social Media Magic

• Tues: Instagram post & story design
• Wed: Facebook cover, YouTube thumbnail, LinkedIn post
• Thurs: Carousel post & animated reels + mock brand content

WEEK 4: Advanced Elements & Tools

• Tues: Grids, frames, charts, shapes
• Wed: Canva photo editor (filters, brightness, cropping)
• Thurs: Uploads, background remover (if Pro), transparency tricks

WEEK 5: Video & Presentation Creation

• Tues: Canva presentations—slides, transitions, presenting live
• Wed: Short video content—reels, intro videos, animations
• Thurs: Add music, voiceover, and exporting videos

WEEK 6: Printables & Document Design

• Tues: Posters, flyers, certificates
• Wed: Resume, letterhead, portfolio
• Thurs: Designing planners, worksheets, checklists

WEEK 7: Branding & Business Use

• Tues: Introduction to branding—brand kit setup
• Wed: Creating logos, business cards, and social media kits
• Thurs: Product mockups and brand identity board

WEEK 8: Final Projects & Review

• Tues: Final project briefing + work time (brand kit or campaign)
• Wed: One-on-one feedback + final edits
• Thurs: Presentations + Canva skills review + certificate design

Would you like:

• A printable syllabus PDF for students?
• Assignments & checklists?
• Certificate template for course completion?