indesign-2017
Adobe InDesign 2017
Prepare for Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in InDesign certification. Learn to create layouts, format text, build tables, manage long documents & design for print & web.
- 19 Interactive Lessons and 73 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 232 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access 4.6/5 (295 Reviews)
19Interactive Lessons
73Topics
232Practice Test Questions
85Flashcards
85Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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This Adobe Indesign 2017 course breaks down best practices to create clean, professional & responsive designs.
We’ll start with the basics, like setting up your workspace and navigating the InDesign interface. From there, move into real projects where you’ll add text, drop in graphics, and bring your layouts to life. You’ll learn how to style everything properly, line things up just right, and get your files ready for print or web.
You’ll also learn to handle long documents, create interactive PDFs, and export content for multiple platforms. It’s hands-on, easy to follow, and built to give you skills you can use right away.
Just everything you need to sit for the Adobe InDesign certification confidently.
- Layout Design Fundamentals: Set up documents, apply design principles, and structure content for clean, readable layouts.
- Typography & Styling Mastery: Format text using paragraph and character styles, and create visually appealing type treatments.
- Graphic & Asset Integration: Import, place, and manage images, graphics, and design assets within your InDesign projects.
- Interactive & Long Document Handling: Build interactive PDFs, manage books, and create tables of contents, hyperlinks, indexes, and footnotes.
- Print & Digital Publishing Prep: Export files for high-quality printing, web, and digital formats in your color and output settings.
- Workflow & Productivity Boosting: Use InDesign tools, shortcuts, and features to streamline your workflow and improve design efficiency with real-world projects.
Target Career Roles
- Web Designer
- Graphic Designer
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
19 Interactive Lessons · 73 topics01 Getting Started with InDesign 4 topics +
- TOPIC A: Identify Components of the InDesign Interface
- TOPIC B: Customize the InDesign Interface
- TOPIC C: Apply the Navigation Controls and Set Preferences
- Summary
02 Designing a Document 6 topics +
- TOPIC A: Establish Project Requirements
- TOPIC B: Apply Design Principles
- TOPIC C: Create a New Document
- TOPIC D: Add Text to a Document
- TOPIC E: Add Graphics to a Document
- Summary
03 Customizing a Document 4 topics +
- TOPIC A: Format Characters and Paragraphs
- TOPIC B: Apply Colors, Swatches, and Gradients
- TOPIC C: Create and Apply Styles
- Summary
04 Working with Page Elements 6 topics +
- TOPIC A: Arrange and Align Objects
- TOPIC B: Array Layers
- TOPIC C: Transform and Manipulate Objects
- TOPIC D: Thread Text Frames
- TOPIC E: Edit Text
- Summary
05 Building Tables 3 topics +
- TOPIC A: Create and Modify a New Table
- TOPIC B: Format a Table
- Summary
06 Preparing a Document for Delivery 3 topics +
- TOPIC A: Resolve Errors in a Document
- TOPIC B: Export Files for Printing and for the Web
- Summary
07 Appendix A: Productivity Enhancements 1 topics +
- TOPIC A: Additional InDesign Tools
08 Mastery Builders 6 topics +
- Mastery Builder 1-1: Exploring the InDesign Interface
- Mastery Builder 2-1: Creating a Brochure
- Mastery Builder 3-1: Customizing a Document
- Mastery Builder 4-1: Working with Page Elements
- Mastery Builder 5-1: Inserting a Table
- Mastery Builder 6-1: Exporting Documents
09 Preparing Documents for Multiple Formats 3 topics +
- TOPIC A: Build Layout Versions
- TOPIC B: Link Content
- Summary
10 Managing Advanced Page Elements 5 topics +
- TOPIC A: Create Repeating Content
- TOPIC B: Change Text Layouts
- TOPIC C: Create Transparency
- TOPIC D: Anchor Objects and Manage a Library
- Summary
11 Managing Styles 3 topics +
- TOPIC A: Import Styles from Microsoft Word Documents
- TOPIC B: Manage Styles
- Summary
12 Building Complex Paths 4 topics +
- TOPIC A: Create Bezier Paths
- TOPIC B: Create Clipping Paths
- TOPIC C: Create Compound Paths
- Summary
13 Managing External Files and Creating Dynamic Documents 5 topics +
- TOPIC A: Import External Files
- TOPIC B: Create Document Sections
- TOPIC C: Insert Text Variables
- TOPIC D: Create Interactive Documents
- Summary
14 Managing Long Documents 5 topics +
- TOPIC A: Create a Book
- TOPIC B: Build a Table of Contents
- TOPIC C: Create Hyperlinks and Cross-References
- TOPIC D: Generate an Index and Insert Footnotes
- Summary
15 Publishing InDesign Files for Other Formats and Customizing Print Settings 7 topics +
- TOPIC A: Export PDF Files for Print
- TOPIC B: Export Interactive PDF Files and Files for Animation
- TOPIC C: Export Files for the Web
- TOPIC D: Manage Colors
- TOPIC E: Preview the Print Output
- TOPIC F: Create Print Presets
- Summary
16 Appendix A: Productivity Enhancements 1 topics +
- TOPIC A: InDesign Productivity Enhancements
17 Appendix B: InDesign Language Support +
18 Appendix C: Extension Manager CC +
19 Mastery Builders 7 topics +
- Mastery Builder 1-1: Preparing a Document for the iPad
- Mastery Builder 2-1: Placing a Graphic in a Document Footer
- Mastery Builder 3-1: Importing Word Styles into InDesign
- Mastery Builder 4-1: Creating a Bezier Path
- Mastery Builder 5-1: Performing a Data Merge
- Mastery Builder 6-1: Managing Long Documents
- Mastery Builder 7-1: Exporting PDF Files for Print
03 / Exam details
Adobe InDesign 2017 Details
Gain hands-on experience to pass the Adobe InDesign certification exam with the Adobe InDesign course. The course completely covers the Adobe InDesign exam objectives and provides expertise in navigating and organizing InDesign to create documents with both text and graphics. The Adobe InDesign training course helps the students analyze and work with documents built by others and troubleshooting page layout-related issues and prepare documents for the final output.
Questions
50
(per exam)
Duration
60 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
63%
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
USD 180
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple choice
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
232 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
indesign-2017
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Is it hard to learn Adobe InDesign from scratch?+
It may feel technical at first, but once you get the hang of the interface and start building real projects, it becomes easier. With the right Adobe Indesign course and a bit of practice, most people pick it up pretty quickly.
What do people mostly use InDesign for?+
InDesign is the go-to tool for designing things like brochures, books, magazines, flyers, and even interactive PDFs. Learn Adobe InDesign 2017. Play around with texts, images, and layouts. And feel free to come up with creative and well-balanced designs.
How is InDesign different from Photoshop?+
Adobe InDesign is built for layout design. It's ideal for projects like brochures, magazines, or any document with lots of text and pages that need to look clean and well-organized. While Photoshop is great for editing images and working with detailed visuals.
What kind of salary can I expect after learning InDesign?+
It depends on your role and experience. Graphic designers using InDesign typically earn around $50,000 to $60,000 a year. With more advanced skills or specialized roles, salaries can go up to $80,000 or more.
How do I get certified in InDesign?+
First, learn the tools in this InDesign course and apply them in hands-on projects. A strong course makes this easier. When you're confident in your skills, you can schedule the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam. Once you pass, your certification is complete.
How long is the InDesign certification exam?+
For the InDesign 2017 exam, you get 60 minutes to answer 50 questions, which are multiple‑choice based through Pearson VUE.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
The candidate should have more than two years of page layout experience, is familiar with most aspects of the program, and also has some experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Professional.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 180
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple choice
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 50 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
60 minutes
What is the passing score?+
63%
What is the exam's retake policy?+
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam retake policies are:
- If a candidate fails their first (1st) attempt to pass any Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam, there is one-day waiting period for retaking the failed exam a second (2nd) time. One day is defined as 24 hours after the exam was first started.
- If a candidate does not pass the exam the second (2nd) time, the candidate must wait for a period of at least five (5) calendar days from the date of their last attempt to retake the exam a third (3rd) or any subsequent time.
- This policy applies to both voucher-based and site-license-based Certiport centers.
- All original vouchers must be used prior to their expiration dates, without exception.
- Retake vouchers must be used within 60 days of the initial failed exam. If a retake was purchased, the retake voucher is sent by email after a failed exam.
- Test results found to be in violation of this retake policy will result in the candidate not being awarded the attempted credential, regardless of score.
What is the validity of the certification?+
Three years
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
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