Canva for Business

Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation for small business owners in Western Australia only.

Canva has become the go-to design tool for small business owners who want to save time and easily create graphics without design experience. This workshop will show you how to find templates and use powerful tools to create professional marketing materials across social media, printed materials, videos and more.

In this two hour workshop, you’ll learn how to set up Canva properly for your business, uploading your logo, creating your brand library using your brand colours and fonts, and finding the templates that save you time. Discover the simple design principles that separate a polished design from a cluttered one, as you work your way through designs including social media posts, email graphics, presentations, documents and video templates.

You will gain an understanding of Canva Pro, including what you get with the upgrade, what’s still free and the handful of features that will save you time each week. You’ll learn how to use features like Magic Resize that lets you resize one design for every platform instantly.

With Canva AI 2.0 you’ll explore AI powered tools such as Magic Layers and Background Remover, which help you do more with less in one place.

You will leave this workshop with a brand kit, a folder of customised templates, take home resources and the confidence to keep creating on brand designs long after the workshop ends.

This topic covers:

• Navigate Canva's workspace to find the tools and features you need

• Create a brand kit including colours, logos and fonts

• Access and customise thousands of free and premium templates across every format

• Use simple design principles to make polished and professional designs

• Understanding the differences between Canva Free and Canva Pro

• Explore AI powered tools like Magic Layers and Background Remover

In order to get the most of out of the session and fully participate in workshop activities, you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer. You will also need to sign up for a free Canva account. Registering for a free 30 day trial of Canva Pro ahead of the session is recommended, but not mandatory.

This workshop is suitable for business owners looking to build on their Canva skills to confidently create marketing and branding assets.

If this is your first workshop with us or you have any queries, check out our Online Workshops Guide & FAQs or get in touch with us at workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au.

Bookings are limited to two tickets each, however you can make more than one booking. If you are booking for more than one person, please provide each person's email address so they receive our emails with important links and downloads.

To book for larger groups, please contact us on 133 140 or email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

If you cannot attend, please cancel so your place can be made available to another business owner. You can cancel your booking from the update order button on your order confirmation email. Cancellations and refunds for paid workshops can be made up to 24 hours before the workshop starts.

We are committed to supporting all WA small business owners, including those with diverse needs. Our workshops are delivered in a variety of buildings, locations and formats. If you would like further information about accessing a particular workshop, please email workshops@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au or call 133 140.