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 three day course will run 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 – Canva Foundations & Pro Design in Action
- Overview of Canva Pro essentials and hidden capabilities
- Creating brand kits, presentations, and reusable social templates
- Exploring layers, effects, and animations for professional polish
- Hands-on guided projects to build confidence in design basics
Day 2 – Designing with AI & Collaboration Tools
- Introduction to Canva’s AI features: Magic Write, AI text-to-image, smart resizing
- Collaborative tools: team sharing, commenting, and version control
- Time-saving tips: bulk design techniques and content organization strategies
- Group challenge: apply AI features to real-world design needs
Day 3 – Workflow Mastery & Capstone Challenge
- Productivity hacks and advanced editing tools you might be missing
- Setting up content calendars and planners for consistent branding
- Capstone group project: design and present a comprehensive brand asset kit
- Wrap-up, certificate presentation, and next steps for continued learning
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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$1,000 per participant for UToledo Family Business Center member companies and sponsors
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$1,250 per participant for non-members
- This program qualifies for Ohio TechCred.
For questions please contact angie.jones@utoledo.edu
