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WSQ - Creating Stunning Print and Digital Publications with InDesign

Sessions 1 day
Duration 8 hrs
Level Beginner
Assessment 1 hr

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

TSC Title: Manual and Digital Drawings Production
TSC Code: RET-DNI-4004-1.1

Funding for this course is valid from 20 Aug 2021 to 19 Aug 2027. Register and complete the course within this period to qualify for funding support.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

LO1: Establish the drawing layout requirement and create the InDesign document.
LO2: Utilize InDesign tools for drawings.
LO3: Refine drawings using InDesign.

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Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Creating Stunning Print and Digital Publications with InDesign

Course Code: TGS-2021007827

WSQ
SFC
UTAP
SFEC
Absentee Payroll
MCES

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Embark on a transformative journey with WSQ's Digital Drawing Layout Production Using InDesign course. This course is your go-to guide for mastering the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign, from basic drawing techniques to complex layout production. By the end of the course, you'll be adept at creating seamless designs for both print and digital platforms, tailored to your project's specific requirements.

Focused on real-world applications, our curriculum includes hands-on exercises and project-based learning. You will gain practical experience in digital drawing, typography, and layout arrangement, empowering you to excel in a multitude of design settings. Whether you're an aspiring graphic designer or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your skill set, this course will provide you with the tools and expertise you need for success.

Full Fee $350.00 Before GST

GST $31.50 9% of fee

Baseline Nett $206.50 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded

MCES / SME Nett $136.50 SG age 40+ · 70% funded

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible companies can use their $10,000 SFEC to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket course fees for classes ending on or before 30 Nov 2026. A redesigned SFEC starts on 1 Dec 2026.

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SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used.

Direct Application on SkillsFuture Portal

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year.

Submit UTAP Claim

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

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

Practical Exam
Oral Questioning

Course Info

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 will need the following for this course:

Adobe InDesign – 7-day free trial

Hardware: Windows PC or Mac laptop

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Self-sponsored learners (individuals)

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above.
Up to 50% course fee funding. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above receive up to 70% under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES).
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can pay the remaining fee with SkillsFuture Credit.

Company-sponsored learners

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who are direct employees of the sponsoring company.
Up to 50% course fee funding, or up to 70% for employees of SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) and for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. An SME has no more than 200 employees or an annual turnover of no more than $100 million.
Employers can also claim Absentee Payroll funding for employees who attend during working hours.
Eligible companies can offset their out-of-pocket fees with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC).

Conditions for all funded learners

Attendance is taken digitally with Singpass for every session, including the assessment.
You must complete the course and pass all assessments (assessed as Competent).
If these conditions are not met, the funding is clawed back and the learner or employer pays the full course fee.
9% GST is charged on the full course fee before funding.
Promo and discount codes cannot be used on funded courses.
Any balance after funding can be paid in cash, with SkillsFuture Credit, or partly reimbursed by UTAP for NTUC members.

How to Apply SkillsFuture Credit Claim for Individuals

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit (base tier) to pay the course fee after funding. The $4,000 mid-career top-up cannot be used for this course.

Register for this course as self-sponsored and tell us you will use SkillsFuture Credit. Do not pay the amount you plan to claim.
We email you an invoice showing the course fee after funding.
From 60 days before the course starts, and no later than the course start date, log in to MySkillsFuture with Singpass and click Claim credits.
Click Submit a Claim and search for this course by its course code, TGS-2021007827.
Select your class start date, enter the course fee payable after funding and the amount of credit to claim, then upload the invoice (PDF, JPG or PNG, under 4MB).
Review, accept the terms and click Agree and Submit. The credit is paid directly to us; processing can take up to 14 working days.

Changing or withdrawing: cancel the claim on MySkillsFuture at least one day before the course starts. If your class date changes, cancel the claim and submit a new one with the new date.

How to Apply SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SFEC helps companies pay for employee training. The current SFEC ends on 30 November 2026, and a redesigned SFEC starts on 1 December 2026.

Current SFEC: classes ending on or before 30 November 2026

Eligible companies received a one-off $10,000 credit, notified by letter to their Corppass administrator. Eligibility generally required at least 3 Singapore Citizen or PR employees and Skills Development Levy contributions.
SFEC covers up to 90% of the company's out-of-pocket course fee after other subsidies.

Check your company's SFEC eligibility and balance on EnterpriseSG.
Register your Singapore Citizen or PR employee for a class that ends by 30 November 2026, as company-sponsored, and pay the course fee after funding.
Your employee attends and completes the course. We submit the attendance and assessment results to SWDA.
No separate claim is needed. SFEC is calculated automatically once the course fee grant is approved and is paid quarterly to your company's IRAS GIRO or PayNow Corporate account.

Any unused balance of the current SFEC expires on 30 November 2026.

Redesigned SFEC from 1 December 2026

Companies with at least 3 resident employees receive a fresh $10,000 in an online SFEC wallet that offsets out-of-pocket fees upfront at enrolment, instead of reimbursing them afterwards. SWDA has not yet published the support rates and claim steps; see OurWorkforce or our SFEC guide.

How to Apply UTAP (NTUC Members)

NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded course fee under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), capped at $250 a year (aged below 40) or $500 a year (aged 40 and above). The cap is shared with UTAP claims for AI tool subscriptions.

Eligibility: you must be an NTUC member paying full membership fees, with your membership paid up before and during the course and when you claim. The course must not be fully paid for by your employer or another source.

Make sure your NTUC membership is paid up before the course starts.
Register for this course with us and pay the course fee after funding and SkillsFuture Credit.
Attend at least 75% of the course and sit all assessments.
Within 6 months after the course ends, go to the NTUC U Portal, open UTAP under E-services, log in with Singpass and choose Course Fee Claim.
Enter the nett course fee you paid (after all subsidies and SkillsFuture Credit, including GST), and upload your invoice or receipt and your certificate or result slip (PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5MB each).
NTUC usually pays the claim within 4 weeks of submission.

Appeal Process

If you disagree with an assessment decision, you have the right to appeal.

When the assessor gives you feedback, say whether you agree with the outcome. If you agree, you and the assessor sign the Assessment Summary Record; if you disagree, do not sign it.
Discuss the decision with the assessor or the assessment manager first.
If you are still not satisfied, tell the assessor you intend to appeal. The assessor records this in the feedback section of the Assessment Summary Record and informs the assessment manager.
Lodge your appeal within 7 days, giving your reasons, using the Candidate Appeal Form. The assessor can help you write and lodge it.
An Assessment Appeal Panel reviews the information from you and the assessor and makes a decision. A record of the appeal and its outcome is kept.
You will be told the outcome within 2 weeks of lodging the appeal. The panel's decision is final.

Job Roles

Graphic Designer
Layout Designer
Magazine Editor
Book Designer
Digital Publication Designer
Print Production Artist
Editorial Designer
Brochure and Catalog Designer
Art Director
Marketing Designer
Content Creator
Multimedia Artist
Typesetter
Corporate Communications Specialist
Branding Designer

Trainers

Shanique Moh is an experienced digital designer and creative media specialist with a strong background in visual communication, layout design, and content creation. With over a decade of experience in graphic design, she has worked across corporate, educational, and creative industries, producing marketing collateral, editorial layouts, and brand assets. Her expertise includes Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, which she leverages to create visually compelling and professionally structured publications for both print and digital platforms.
In “Creating Stunning Print and Digital Publications with InDesign,” Shanique guides participants through the end-to-end process of designing professional publications using Adobe InDesign. Her sessions emphasize layout composition, typography, and color harmony, combined with practical skills such as grid systems and document setup for print and digital outputs. She helps learners master the tools and design principles needed to produce visually polished brochures, magazines, and marketing materials.

James Lee is a digital media and design educator with over 20 years of experience in multimedia production, communication design, and creative technologies. An Adobe Certified Expert and ACLP-qualified trainer, he has taught design principles, visual storytelling, and digital publishing across academic and professional institutions. His deep understanding of layout design and information hierarchy allows him to blend creative artistry with functional design in both print and digital media.
In “Creating Stunning Print and Digital Publications with InDesign,” James focuses on developing learners’ mastery of Adobe InDesign for professional communication design. His sessions explore document structure, image integration, and creative layout techniques that enhance readability and visual impact. With his practical and learner-centered teaching style, he empowers participants to create publication-ready materials that meet both aesthetic and technical standards.

Leong Jin Jie, also known as JJ, is a multidisciplinary designer and creative technologist specializing in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design for both web and mobile platforms. With a strong background in digital product design, prototyping, and front-end implementation, JJ has worked with startups and established enterprises to create intuitive, high-performing digital interfaces. His expertise spans across tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Webflow, where he integrates visual design principles with interaction logic to craft user-centered digital experiences. As an educator and design mentor, JJ has guided aspiring designers in mastering visual hierarchy, responsive design, and usability best practices.

Matthew Tan is a technology trainer and computer science graduate with deep expertise in C++, C#, ASP.NET, and secure systems development. Holding a Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security) from the University of Wollongong, he has conducted training for Ministry of Education (MOE) schools and private centers across Singapore, covering topics such as coding, design thinking, and robotics. His experience spans teaching at renowned schools including Chung Cheng High, Anglican High, and Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, where his students have achieved national-level awards for research, presentation, and robot design.

Thomas Yeo is a veteran art director, visual communication designer, and photography trainer with over 30 years of experience in creative design, advertising, and digital arts. Having worked across multiple agencies managing regional branding and visual production projects, he has developed a deep understanding of composition, lighting, and digital image manipulation. As an associate trainer at WSQ-accredited institutions, Thomas teaches visual communication, graphic design, photography, and videography, blending artistic principles with practical technical skills.