Canva Certificate Program
Design is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you're promoting a business, leading a nonprofit, or managing social media, the ability to create eye-catching, brand-consistent visuals is essential. This program is designed for individuals and professionals who want to move beyond the basics and unlock the full power of Canva’s advanced features and AI tools. You'll walk away with polished assets and the know-how to produce high-quality visuals quickly and confidently.
Who Should Attend This Program?
This program is ideal for entrepreneurs, marketing teams, educators, nonprofit leaders, small business owners, and content creators who want to level up their visual communication and branding. Whether you're building presentations, flyers, or social content, this course will help you stand out in a visual-first world.
Program Dates and Curriculum
This two day course will be held on Tuesday August 19, 2025 and Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Each session includes live instruction, design demos, group challenges, and hands-on creation. Participants will work on real-world projects using Canva Pro and AI-powered design tools.
Program Goals:
- Advance your Canva skills beyond templates and into true design mastery
- Learn time-saving techniques using Canva’s AI tools (Magic Write, AI-generated imagery, and more)
- Create polished social media templates, presentations, and marketing collateral
- Build brand consistency with reusable kits, animations, and content planners
- Understand and use Canva’s hidden features and advanced editing tools
Session Breakdown
Day 1 – Pro Design in Action
- Canva Pro essentials and what you didn’t know it could do
- Creating brand kits, presentations, and social templates
- Layering, effects, and animations
- Hands-on guided projects
Day 2 – Designing with AI & Streamlining Your Workflow
- Canva's AI design tools: Magic Write, AI text-to-image, smart resizing
- Productivity shortcuts, bulk design tips, and content organization
- Final group design challenge: build and present a brand asset kit
- Certificate presentation and next steps
About the Instructor
LeSean Shaw is an AI educator, designer, and co-founder of EmpoweredAI, a non profit tech educator, dedicated to helping professionals upskill through AI and digital tools. With years of experience teaching design and entrepreneurship to both youth and adult learners, they specialize in translating tech tools into creative power for everyday users. EmpoweredAI’s workshops have helped hundreds of individuals unlock new levels of efficiency, professionalism, and visual storytelling.
Program Cost
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$750 per participant for UToledo Family Business Center member companies and sponsors
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If you are not a UToledo Family Business Center member or sponsor please email us at utfamilybusiness@utoledo.edu for non-member pricing rates
- This program qualifies for Ohio TechCred.
For questions please contact angie.jones@utoledo.edu
