Professional training – Design & Media

InDesign for Long Documents

InDesign for Long Documents in 6 focused hours: Book files and chapter management, Table of contents and index and Nested styles and GREP styles – practical, with exercises and templates for your daily work.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“InDesign for Long Documents” is a compact live course in the field of Design & Media. It centres on Book files and chapter management, Table of contents and index and Nested styles and GREP styles – explained with realistic examples and deepened in exercises you can transfer straight to your daily work.

Good design combines craft with tool mastery: anyone who uses InDesign for Long Documents confidently saves production time, avoids print and export errors and delivers consistent results. Our courses connect software features with design fundamentals such as grid, color, typography and composition. You work on practical tasks such as brochures, social media visuals, product photos, video edits or interface drafts, and learn efficient habits with shortcuts, templates and non-destructive workflows. You receive exercise files and checklists for daily use. Delivered online or on site, at a fixed price per participant.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Book files and chapter managementTable of contents and indexNested styles and GREP stylesFootnotes and cross-referencesConditional text and variantsInteractive PDFs and EPUB

Who is this course for?

  • Marketing, communications and editorial staff with design tasks
  • Graphic designers, media designers and career changers in creative jobs
  • Freelancers, photographers and content creators
  • Managers and project leads who steer and evaluate design processes

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of InDesign for Long Documents – Book files and chapter management, Table of contents and index, Nested styles and GREP styles, Footnotes and cross-references, Conditional text and variants and Interactive PDFs and EPUB – and can apply them in practice.
  • You use InDesign for Long Documents confidently and efficiently for your typical tasks.
  • You create results that are technically correct and visually convincing.
  • You export and deliver files without errors for print, web and video.
  • You organize files and templates so teams can work with them consistently.

Course outline

Module 1 Interface and fundamentals of InDesign for Long Documents
  • Workspace, tools and settings of InDesign for Long Documents
  • File formats, resolution and color spaces
  • Building layers, objects and structure cleanly
  • Keyboard shortcuts and efficient working
Module 2 Focus areas: InDesign for Long Documents
  • Book files and chapter management
  • Table of contents and index
  • Nested styles and GREP styles
  • Footnotes and cross-references
  • Conditional text and variants
  • Interactive PDFs and EPUB
Module 3 Design and editing
  • Core features on practical examples
  • Design principles: grid, contrast, hierarchy
  • Non-destructive editing and templates
  • Spotting and fixing typical mistakes
Module 4 Export, output and collaboration
  • Export for web, print, social media or video
  • Color management and quality control
  • File organization, libraries and teamwork
  • Accessibility and licensing in view
Module 5 Practice project and workflow
  • Your own project in InDesign for Long Documents from brief to delivery
  • Feedback and refinement of the result
  • Automating recurring steps
  • Personal practice plan for the coming weeks
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required; confident use of a computer and file management is assumed. Advanced courses require the matching fundamentals. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.

Technical requirements

Laptop with sufficient performance; required software is provided as a trial version or through our training environment.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own software license for InDesign for Long Documents?

Not necessarily. For the duration of the course we provide a trial version or a training environment, as far as the vendor offers one. If you are already licensed, you can use your own installation and bring your files as practice examples.

Can I bring my own projects to the InDesign for Long Documents course?

Yes. We are happy to base exercises on your real tasks, such as logos, layouts or footage. Please bring only files you are allowed to share. We replace confidential content with placeholders so that all participants can work along.

How much does “InDesign for Long Documents” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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