WSQ - Creating Stunning Print and Digital Publications with InDesign

Topic 1: Get Started on InDesign

• Establish drawing and layout requirement
• Explore InDesign interface
• Create InDesign document
• Manage Pages

Topic 2: Basic InDesign Drawing Techniques

• Text
• Graphics and Color
• Frames and Paths
• Manage Objects

Topic 3: Refine InDesign Drawings

• Text Formatting
• Styles
• Tables
• Export for Print

Final Assessment

• Practical Performance (PP)
• Oral Questioning (OQ)

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

• Adobe Indesign

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

• The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
• Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
• Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
• Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

• Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

• SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
• All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
• An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
• UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
• UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

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James Lee Kin Nam: James Lee Kin Nam is a ACTA certified trainer. James has more than 20 years of progressive training experience in both corporate enterprises and educational institutes. He is certified by Adobe as an Adobe Certified Expert, Instructor and Web Specialist. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP Certified Trainer / Assessor) in adult training. He is also an MOE Registered Instructor. Graduated in the area of Computer Studies and Multimedia Development, he specializes in graphics, animation and web technologies.

He was a former Adjunct Lecturer for Singapore Polytechnic, Web Developer for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Social Media & Content Specialist for Equinet Academy. He is currently an External Consultant & Training Associate at Boston Consulting Group.

He has guided many users in the usage of Adobe applications and website development to achieve greater heights in their career advancement. With his knowledge and experiences, James has the ability to explain and simplify complex concepts. He will be able to make positive contributions to your learning journey.

Sophia Novita: Sophia Novita was a lecturer for 4 years in Visual Communication Design before she moved to Singapore. As an enthusiast for education, aside from her full-time job, she puts aside her time to teach. Her skill sets are ranging from Adobe Software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere Pro, to the word processor as well as Web Development.

Shanique Moh: Shanique Moh is an ACTA certified Trainer. She has a blended mix of software skills and traditional painting skill on canvas and mural painting. She is a 3D animation artist graduate majored in Concept Creative design and story boarding and graduated in Visual Communication. With years of experience in multitude of industries, She is good at building rapport and collaborated with people of different cultures & demographics.

Euxyn Chan Yew Sin: Euxyn Chan Yew Sin is a ACTA certified trainer. Euxyn Chan is born to be an explorer — one who loves to experiment everything. Through her discovery, she often evolves ideas, transforms into engaging content that inspires people. An award-winning creative media veteran with over 15 years of experience in integrated marketing ranges from print, digital, video to event management.

Leong Jin Jie: Leong Jin Jie is a ACTA certified trainer. Leong Jin Jie graduated from Temasek Polytechnic in 2016 with a Diploma (Merit) in Visual Communication amongst the top three students in his cohort. A quirky creative with a passion for graphic design, Jin Jie considers design a basic process of problem-solving--as such, his work seeks to seamlessly marry form and function, aesthetics and practicality. He also believes that a good designer is a flexible one. To that end, Jin Jie has made a conscious effort to diversify his design repertoire and is proficient with various design fields, including illustration, branding, and motion graphics/

To date, Jin Jie has extensive professional experience in the Corporate Branding and Market Design industry, having worked at dedicated design cooperatives Marker Lab @ Google, Studio in Tandem, and Factory 1611, where his projects helped facilitate the conceptual development and branding of clients such as the National Art Gallery, Changi Airport Group, and Nanyang Technological University. Jin Jie is currently looking for opportunities to further this passion in the Graphic Design field. He looks up to established designer Saul Bass and hopes one day to found a design firm that is competitive, unique, economises purposeful design, and gives back to society.