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Design with Canva:
From Blank Page to Professional Poster

Learn Canva from scratch and create professional posters, social media graphics, and sponsorship materials that actually get results — all using the free version.

8
Lessons
~70min
Total time
Free
Always
5+
Real designs
Start Course — Lesson 1 →
What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will know how to...

✓ Navigate Canva confidently using the free version
✓ Create a fundraising poster that grabs attention
✓ Design social media graphics for Instagram and Facebook
✓ Build a professional sponsorship one-pager
✓ Use Canva's templates without making them look generic
✓ Export and share your designs correctly
✓ Create a simple flyer to advertise a skill or service
✓ Build a consistent visual brand for your fundraising
The 8 lessons

What is covered in each lesson

1
What Is Canva and Why Does Design Matter?
Why good design gets more donations, sponsorships, and attention — and why Canva makes it achievable for anyone.
5 min
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2
Set Up and Find Your Way Around
Create your free account, understand the dashboard, and learn the key tools you will use in every design.
8 min
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3
The Basics: Text, Colour, and Images
The three building blocks of every design. How to use them well and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
10 min
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4
Using Templates Without Looking Generic
How to start from a template and make it your own — so your design looks original, not like everyone else's.
8 min
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5
Create a Fundraising Poster
A complete walkthrough: design a poster for your fundraising event or campaign from start to finish.
12 min
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6
Design for Social Media
The right sizes for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. How to create graphics that stop people scrolling.
10 min
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7
Build a Sponsorship One-Pager
A professional one-page document you can send to local businesses asking for sponsorship. This one can directly raise money.
12 min
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8
Create a Flyer to Advertise Your Skill or Service 🏆
Design a flyer advertising something you can do — dog walking, tutoring, personalised songs — and get it ready to print or share.
12 min
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Start with Lesson 1 →