ACLM Institute of Professional Studies

DTP Course

DTP Course: Certificate in Desktop Publishing - Online Courses & Certifications

03 MonthsOnline / OfflineIntermediateACLM CertificationACLM Certification

Certificate in Desktop Publishing includes - Indesign, Photoshop, Corel draw, Paint and Graphic Works

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies presents the 03-month DTP Course: Certificate in Desktop Publishing. This intermediate-level programme develops practical understanding of desktop publishing, graphic design, page layout, image editing, text formatting, printing and presentation using MS Paint, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker or Adobe InDesign, and CorelDRAW 20. The course is available through Online / Offline training for learners in India and international markets. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Gaziabad and Delhi NCR. Course fee: INR 15,000.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

Desktop publishing combines design, text, images and print-ready output to create materials such as advertisements, handouts, booklets, prospectuses and other communication resources. This ACLM programme provides structured exposure to commonly used DTP tools and includes assignments and project work to help learners apply design, layout, editing and presentation techniques in practical contexts.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

The purpose, scope and limitations of desktop publishing tools
MS Paint interface, image handling, selections, colours, resizing and display options
Adobe Photoshop fundamentals for image editing and graphic composition
PageMaker or Adobe InDesign document creation, text management, graphics, layers, master pages and PDF preparation
CorelDRAW 20 interface, drawing, colouring, text, effects, bitmaps, web resources and printing
Design process, designing aids, printing and presentation
Practical application through ACLM assignments and project work

SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

Creating and saving digital images in common file formats
Using selections, copy and paste, colour tools and image display options
Preparing and editing page layouts with text and graphics
Working with layers, master pages, text wrap, cropping and masking
Applying fills, outlines, blends, contours, distortions, transparency and PowerClip techniques
Editing and applying effects to bitmap images
Preparing documents for PDF creation, printing and presentation
Planning and completing a basic DTP design project

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

Students and working professionals, as well as individuals, housewives, fine art candidates and freshers who wish to develop knowledge of graphics, printing and design. The supplied course facts also identify this programme as suitable for people seeking to begin learning skills relevant to the IT and DTP fields.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of computers is recommended. The supplied course profile also lists basic knowledge of programming as a prerequisite, and preference may be given to candidates who have completed English or Hindi typing. Learners should have access to a laptop or notebook with good configuration and high storage capacity, along with books, paper, pencil and notebooks.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies delivers the course through instructor-led training and online one-to-one learning. The programme combines guided software demonstrations, structured practice, notes, assignments and project work. Online delivery is available for India and international learners; offline delivery is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Gaziabad and Delhi NCR.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module	Topics / Lessons
Module 1: DTP Foundations and Design Workflow Introduces the role of desktop publishing, the relationship between text, graphics and print output, and the workflow used to plan, create, review and present a DTP design.	Introduction to Desktop Publishing — Understand the purpose of DTP, common design and publishing outputs, and the relationship between content, layout, graphics and presentation. Design Process and Designing Aids — Study the stages of planning a design, selecting suitable visual elements, organising content and preparing work for review. Print and Presentation Planning — Consider page composition, output preparation, printing requirements and presentation of completed design work.
Module 2: MS Paint for Basic Image Work Builds foundational skills in MS Paint, including interface setup, image creation, file handling, selection, colour operations and basic composition work.	MS Paint Interface, Help and Display Options — Understand the limits of MS Paint, set up the user interface, use help, open images and work with zoom, miniature and grid display options. Image Files, Saving and Wallpaper Options — Open and save images and recognise commonly used file types including JPG, TIFF, ICO, PNG and GIF. Explore the option of setting an opened image as desktop wallpaper. Image Size and Drawing Tools — Define or resize image dimensions, review drawing tools and understand the limitations of nonfunctional transparency in basic image work. Colours, Selection and Composition — Use left-click and right-click colour selection, copy and paste selected areas with or without transparency, insert an external image and work with colour count selection and inversion.
Module 3: Adobe Photoshop Fundamentals Introduces Adobe Photoshop as a tool for image editing and graphic composition, with practice focused on preparing visual elements for DTP layouts.	Photoshop Workspace and Document Preparation — Become familiar with the Photoshop workspace and organise a document for image-editing and composition tasks. Image Editing for DTP — Prepare and refine image elements for use in posters, handouts, booklets and other desktop publishing compositions. Composition and Output Preparation — Combine edited image elements with design content and review the composition for presentation or placement in a page-layout document.
Module 4: PageMaker or Adobe InDesign Page Layout Develops page-layout skills using PageMaker or Adobe InDesign, covering documents, text, graphics, layers, master pages, effects, PDF creation and output.	Getting Started and Interface — Create a new document and understand the PageMaker or InDesign interface and its principal working areas. Document Structure and Layers — Manage document structure and work with layers to organise text, graphics and other page elements. Creating and Editing Text — Create and edit text, manage text as a story, and use Edit Story functions for efficient text handling. Text and Graphics Together — Place and manage graphics with text, apply colours to graphic elements, frame graphics and organise page content. Cropping, Masking and Text Wrap — Crop and mask graphics, use text wrap and control how text interacts with visual elements on a page. Master Pages and Advanced Features — Work with master pages, plugins and advanced layout features to maintain consistency across document pages. Data Merger, Scripts and Object Linking — Review data merger, scripts and Object Linking and Embedding as listed workflow features for document production. PDF, Colour Separation and Printing — Create a PDF document, understand colour separation capabilities and prepare the document for printing.
Module 5: CorelDRAW 20 for Vector Design Covers CorelDRAW 20 from interface orientation through vector drawing, text, object organisation, effects, bitmap work, printing and web-oriented resources.	CorelDRAW Interface and Features — Get started with CorelDRAW 20, review its features and understand the interface and toolbox. Drawing, Colouring and Object Selection — Create basic shapes, select objects, apply colour fills and outlines, and organise objects within a composition. Reshaping and Object Organisation — Reshape objects and manage their arrangement to build controlled graphic compositions. Text Tool and Text Formatting — Work with artistic and paragraph text, format text and understand text-based design tasks. Text and Object Relationships — Embed objects into text, wrap text around objects and link text to objects for structured layouts. Blends, Distortion, Contours and Envelopes — Apply blends, distortion, contour effects and envelopes to create varied graphic treatments. Lens, Transparency and Depth Effects — Use lens effects and transparency and explore techniques for creating depth effects. PowerClip and Bitmap Commands — Use PowerClip, work with bitmap commands, edit bitmaps and apply effects to bitmap elements. Printing and Web Resources — Review printing options, CorelDRAW web resources, the Internet toolbar, webpage settings, file export and button creation with rollover effects.
Module 6: Integrated Project Work and Review Brings together the software and design skills developed throughout the course through ACLM assignments and a practical DTP project.	Project Brief and Design Planning — Select or receive a project brief, identify the communication purpose, plan the design process and choose suitable tools. Project Production — Develop the project using suitable image, page-layout and vector-design techniques, supported by ACLM notes and assignments. Quality Review and Corrections — Review layout, text, images, colours, object alignment and output requirements, then apply corrections before final presentation. Printing and Final Presentation — Prepare the completed work for printing or presentation and explain the design decisions and production process.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

Promotional Poster and Handout — Plan and create a promotional poster and matching handout using suitable typography, images, colour choices and layout principles. The work should demonstrate image preparation, text arrangement and print-oriented presentation. Tools: MS Paint, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker or Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW 20
Multi-Page Information Booklet — Develop a structured booklet containing headings, body text, graphics and page elements. Apply document setup, master pages, text wrap, graphics placement, page organisation and PDF preparation. Tools: PageMaker or Adobe InDesign
CorelDRAW Design Composition — Create a composition using basic shapes, artistic or paragraph text, fills, outlines, blends, transparency, contours and PowerClip techniques. Prepare the design for presentation or printing. Tools: CorelDRAW 20
Bitmap Editing and Output Assignment — Edit a bitmap image, apply suitable effects, combine it with text or graphic elements and prepare an output suitable for presentation or print review. Tools: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW 20
ACLM DTP Project Work — Complete a guided end-to-end DTP project covering design process, designing aids, software selection, layout creation, printing considerations and final presentation. The project is supported by ACLM notes and assignments. Tools: MS Paint, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker or Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW 20

CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The course can support further learning and portfolio development for entry-level work or freelance activity involving desktop publishing, graphic layout, print design, advertising artwork, document formatting and basic visual communication. Career outcomes depend on the learner’s practice, portfolio, software proficiency and individual opportunities.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

Learners may receive an ACLM certificate of Participation on completion of the applicable course requirements. This is a participation certificate and does not represent an employment, placement, university affiliation or accreditation claim.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the ACLM DTP Course?

The course duration is 03 Months.

What training modes are available?

The course is available through Online / Offline training. Online learning is available for India and international markets. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Gaziabad and Delhi NCR.

Which software and topics are covered?

The programme covers MS Paint, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker or Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW 20 and integrated project work. It also includes design process, designing aids, printing and presentation.

Who can attend the DTP Course?

Students, working professionals, individuals, housewives, fine art candidates and freshers interested in graphics, printing, design and DTP-related learning can attend.

What are the prerequisites?

Basic computer knowledge is recommended. The supplied course profile also lists basic knowledge of programming and indicates preference for candidates with English or Hindi typing experience.

What should learners bring or arrange?

Learners should arrange a laptop or notebook with good configuration and high storage capacity, along with books, paper, pencil and notebooks.

Is a certificate available?

Learners may receive an ACLM certificate of Participation on completion of the applicable course requirements.

Does the course include practical work?

Yes. The course includes ACLM notes, assignments and project work covering design planning, software practice, printing and presentation.

What is the course fee?

The supplied course fee is INR 15,000.

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