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We can teach you how to use style sheets, master pages and much, much more to easily create pages like this in InDesign.
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Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to its full potential. This apple was created in under an hour using the gradient mesh tool.
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Our acclaimed Photoshop courses take you through the program with a fine toothcomb. We'll show you how to...
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…use brushes, selections, layers and masks to totally transform your images.
You'll be amazed at what you can do.
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Our QuarkXpress courses can help you achieve mastery of this incredible program. You'll be creating layouts like this with surprising ease.
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Thanks for finding us. We are the choice of the professionals when it comes to InDesign training courses, Photoshop training courses, Illustrator training courses and QuarkXpress training courses for the Mac or PC.
We like to think that we're a little different than other software training companies.
Admittedly, if you come to us you'll find yourself sitting behind a computer just like any other training company. However, as far as we're concerned that's where any similarity ends. We don't do boring. We don't do dull. What we do is offer you an experience that you will not forget.
That's why our delegates get to use state-of-the-art computers. That's why all of our trainers are born communicators who love the software they train. That's why our lunches are not in need of a Gordon Ramsey makeover. And that's why we ensure that our courses will cost you less than any of our rivals. These are hard times and you need to get as much as you can for your money.
But don't take our word for it, click on the banner below and see what our clients have to say about us.
Just so that you know, our offices are situated in North London, one tube stop away from Kings Cross. We will also journey to your own offices to train you on-site, if this is what you prefer. We believe that we offer the best training available in the UK. Feel free to call or email us for a quote. We also offer substantial discounts for bulk bookings.
Thanks very much for visiting our site. Please take the time to have a look at the InDesign training, Quark training, Photoshop training and Illustrator training courses that we offer.
Email or telephone us now on 0207 609-5487 for a quote.
What our clients say about us
"The process of my Indesign training was both fun and engaging in every way, I didn't make any notes during my training but left feeling fully competent and confident in my ability to use the software."
Amy Bloomfield, Harrods
InDesign Crash course
Thank you for the excellent training this week it has made my job a lot easier. For my part the pace of the course and the delivery were spot on, you clearly know your subject. I will try to convince my employer that I need to do the next level
John Baldwin, Kia Motors
InDesign training course
Just a quick email to reinforce my thanks for the Quark training over the last couple of days. It really was fantastic, and I learnt so much – even though it may not have appeared that way!"
Max Klatt, NHS Islington
InDesign training course
"I enjoyed this too much for it to be classed as a course, I cannot recommend Europa highly enough!"
Lynsey Dickenson, owner Eco Boutique
InDesign training course
"The Europa Training Photoshop course was the perfect introduction for a beginner like myself. Not only did I learn all the fundamentals that I needed for work-related projects, but I also picked up very cool fun tricks that have made things like holiday photos and homemade birthday cards a lot of fun. Highly recommended!"
Ben Boyer
Sky TV
Photoshop training course
"The course was absolutely brilliant - I can't wait to start my new job and get the chance to try everything out! I have just taught my colleague your blue sky technique and she can't believe how much easier it makes the process."
Maddy Farrow
Winkworth
Photoshop training course
"Thanks for the training last week, it was great - your style and methods are extremely clear and balanced. Brilliant!"
Ewen Cook
Mencap
InDesign training course
"Just a little note to say thanks very much for training us on Photoshop over the last two days. Anna and I really enjoyed learning about Photoshop and found the course extremely well structured and easy to follow. Of particular interest was the tutorials on layers, masks, altering hue/saturation and levels, and I loved learning how to airbrush and improve portrait shots. The brush tool was a revelation and my personal photos will never look dull again – it’ll also come in handy at work too!"
Susannah Pearce
Redwood
Photoshop training course
"The In Design course was great. It covered all the basics along with the opportunity to try out some more adventurous exercises. The trainer was clear and very knowledgeable and the information I have gained will greatly help with my job"
Alex Marshall
In Touch Support
InDesign training course
"One of the best courses I've attended! An amazing amount of useful and practical tools taught in a short space of time. I really appreciated the amount of information that the trainer knew about the whole print industry – not just the program itself. Thank you very much!"
Bev Heslin
Aitchison Associates Ltd
InDesign training course
"An excellent introductory course which was hands-on right from the start (no working through a booklet or copious note-taking). The trainer was consistently good-humoured and patient, managing to move everything on at quite a pace but never leaving anyone behind. Added bonuses were the comprehensive InDesign manual handed out at the end, and the excellent lunches."
Elaine Withers
Professional proof reader
InDesign training course
"I really enjoyed the course. I thought the pace was spot on and that the 2 days were interesting and informative. I'm sure I will be in touch with questions as I try to find my own way around the program!"
Samantha Horsfield
Wycombe Abbey School
InDesign training course
"You packed an enormous amount into the two days which kept it challenging but not entirely overwhelming. The atmosphere of the class was great and that's very important, particularly that we got to share how we were feeling about things over lunch together. I would definitely recommend Europa Training and would come back myself if I needed further training."
Sophie Bradford
The London Magazine
InDesign training course
"The training was tailored around the things I needed to learn which was immensely helpful, and I was able to learn an incredible amount in a short space of time due to the interactive exercises and well structured course content."
Rosie Tapping
MCA
InDesign training course
“I thoroughly recommend this course.The trainer gives a great introduction to InDesign’s features and functions. Back at the office, the course has had an immediate impact on how I do my work."
Alistair Moses
Consumer Focus
InDesign training course
"Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable course!! After completing the 2-day Into to QuarkXpress training I feel that I accomplished so much, as opposed to the usual textbook training the course was completely practical, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work on a piece of work used in my day-to-day role and create a Quark document from scratch".
Lyndsey Higgins
Business Manager, RIMES
QuarkXpress training course
“An intimate training venue, which offers friendly and comprehensive training. Courses steer away from the repetitive, non-relevant, text-book driven drivel you find all too often. Instead, you are encouraged to discover the software by using your own real life examples, progressing at a pace suitable to you, with expert tuition to ensure the basics are not missed. A great course and thoroughly recommended.
PS. The lunch is pretty damn good, too”.
James Bompas, Thurrock Council
InDesign training course
"Just a quick line to say thank you to Europa Training. I took the 2 day InDesign intro course and I have to say it is good value for money. The fact that we were just 4 people taking the course made the class very personal. It was interesting with a good rapport between us and the trainer. By the way, lunch is great in a local nice restaurant!"
Ronald Hernandez, Designer
InDesign training course
"I have to write and thank for the excellent training I received on your QuarkXpress course this week. Having started as a complete beginner I was amazed that the day following the course I was able to put together two pieces of work in Quark – a real achievement for me as I have never used any kind of publishing software before.
The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and patient and we felt free to ask questions at any time. I now look forward to using my new skills which, to be honest, have already enhanced the services I can offer to clients."
Carmel Webster, Top admin
QuarkXpress training course
"I found Europa Training through Google and wonder why I didn't look for them years ago! I did the QuarkXpress Intro 2-day course and learned a huge amount which I put in practice the very next day.
Going forward I'm sure to make big savings on designer fees, while maintaining tighter creative control. All in all, a very worthwhile experience."
Ian Nash, The Corus Group
QuarkXpress training course
"Without the course I would certainly have struggled with my new job - after learning Quark I felt confident even on my first day."
Claire Forbes, Editor
QuarkXpress training course
"Europa Training provided a range of new techniques to increase our creativive application of Photoshop, as well as tips to speed up the processes. The individual attention meant advice was included on how we could get the best resutls for our specilalist art courses; for example: adapting colour exercises for textile design students.
I've no hesitation in recommending the training as good value for money. It was clear the information and training is constantly being reviewed and up dated as the technology moves on."
Angela Hunt, Course Leader BA Contemporary Textiles
Shetland Art College
Photoshop training course
"The course was amazing, the trainer knew the programme inside out, and changed my whole mindset around the way in which I approach illustrations. Prior to attending the course the standard jobs I created took a whole day. I can now produce the same imagery within an hour. Would definitely recommend Europa Training to anyone, who is starting out or wants to brush up their skills"
Simon Bryant, Capstone International
Illustrator training course
"I was a little apprehensive before doing the course but I was quickly put at ease with the very friendly and relaxed atmosphere at Europa.
"The first course I did was an Introduction to Illustrator, which was so helpful and enjoyable, that the fact I had to travel down from Manchester didn’t stop me from booking 3 more courses, covering Quark, Photoshop and In Design, which were all superb.
Jordan Makin, Training For Travel
Illustrator training course
"This course was just what I was looking for. The trainer was so approachable; no question was too big or small, and he kept us smiling from start to finish! I am excited to get back to the office and put my newly gained skills into practice. Lunch was yummy, too."
Wendy Smith, The Anna Freud Centre
InDesign training course
"The training is fantastic! I went from a beginner to a know-it-all in two days. I can do things now that would have taken me ages to learn myself, and I learnt it all at an easy fun pace."
Ashleigh Harper, Paragon Management
Photoshop training course
"This course was excellent, the pace made it easy to follow, the tutor was very engaging and friendly, giving great examples for visual explanations to help us to understand what we were being asked to do. I would recommend this course to all beginners or people who need a refresher. You come out with much more knowledge than you expected and with confidence to do it in the real world! Loved it!”
Alicia Fontaine, CCS Group
QuarkXpress training course
"I went in to the training course with no knowledge at all and came out with the skills and materials to look instantly professional.
The small size of the training group allowed me to ask more questions and ensured I was never left behind. Using my own organisation's examples, rather than made-up training exercises, also meant that by the end of the training I had corporate pdfs I could use straightaway. Excellent."
Andrew Cox, ACI Worldwide
InDesign training course
"Thanks for such a great course over the last couple of days. I definitely think it will make a big difference to the speed and quality of my work!
Lucy Edwick, Marketing Manager, ERA Limited
InDesign training course
"We found Europa Training’s two-day Photoshop course informative, practical and thoroughly enjoyable. We covered a great deal of ground in a short space of time."
Clare Brown, BAFTA
Photoshop training course
"All I can say is thank you, the course really did help me, and with greater understanding of the program it seems so much less daunting and much more fun!"
Tara Croissant, graphic designer
InDesign training course
Brilliant course! I had used Photoshop only a couple of times before enrolling on the Europa course and I completed the course having the understanding and ability to do a huge variety of great techniques. I really enjoyed the interactive learning environment.
Jo Hardy, Aerobed Limited
Photoshop training course
"A fantastic experience. It was hard work but thoroughly enjoyable and I learnt a wealth of new skills that brought me to a competent level. I would highly recommend Europa Training, especially to those who have no previous experience."
Sam Cunningham, Queen Mary College
InDesign training course
"Thanks Europa Training for a very comprehensive and well structured course. The Trainer was patient and knowledgeable, I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn from scratch or benefit from a refresher course."
Hayley Smith, Sheepdrove Organic Farm
QuarkXpress training course
"Thanks for providing an excellent and user-friendly approach to learning InDesign. This course is highly recommended for all."
Helen Richards, Leica Microsystems
InDesign training course
Amy Bloomfield, Harrods
InDesign Crash course
Thank you for the excellent training this week it has made my job a lot easier. For my part the pace of the course and the delivery were spot on, you clearly know your subject. I will try to convince my employer that I need to do the next level
John Baldwin, Kia Motors
InDesign training course
Just a quick email to reinforce my thanks for the Quark training over the last couple of days. It really was fantastic, and I learnt so much – even though it may not have appeared that way!"
Max Klatt, NHS Islington
InDesign training course
"I enjoyed this too much for it to be classed as a course, I cannot recommend Europa highly enough!"
Lynsey Dickenson, owner Eco Boutique
InDesign training course
"The Europa Training Photoshop course was the perfect introduction for a beginner like myself. Not only did I learn all the fundamentals that I needed for work-related projects, but I also picked up very cool fun tricks that have made things like holiday photos and homemade birthday cards a lot of fun. Highly recommended!"
Ben Boyer
Sky TV
Photoshop training course
"The course was absolutely brilliant - I can't wait to start my new job and get the chance to try everything out! I have just taught my colleague your blue sky technique and she can't believe how much easier it makes the process."
Maddy Farrow
Winkworth
Photoshop training course
"Thanks for the training last week, it was great - your style and methods are extremely clear and balanced. Brilliant!"
Ewen Cook
Mencap
InDesign training course
"Just a little note to say thanks very much for training us on Photoshop over the last two days. Anna and I really enjoyed learning about Photoshop and found the course extremely well structured and easy to follow. Of particular interest was the tutorials on layers, masks, altering hue/saturation and levels, and I loved learning how to airbrush and improve portrait shots. The brush tool was a revelation and my personal photos will never look dull again – it’ll also come in handy at work too!"
Susannah Pearce
Redwood
Photoshop training course
"The In Design course was great. It covered all the basics along with the opportunity to try out some more adventurous exercises. The trainer was clear and very knowledgeable and the information I have gained will greatly help with my job"
Alex Marshall
In Touch Support
InDesign training course
"One of the best courses I've attended! An amazing amount of useful and practical tools taught in a short space of time. I really appreciated the amount of information that the trainer knew about the whole print industry – not just the program itself. Thank you very much!"
Bev Heslin
Aitchison Associates Ltd
InDesign training course
"An excellent introductory course which was hands-on right from the start (no working through a booklet or copious note-taking). The trainer was consistently good-humoured and patient, managing to move everything on at quite a pace but never leaving anyone behind. Added bonuses were the comprehensive InDesign manual handed out at the end, and the excellent lunches."
Elaine Withers
Professional proof reader
InDesign training course
"I really enjoyed the course. I thought the pace was spot on and that the 2 days were interesting and informative. I'm sure I will be in touch with questions as I try to find my own way around the program!"
Samantha Horsfield
Wycombe Abbey School
InDesign training course
"You packed an enormous amount into the two days which kept it challenging but not entirely overwhelming. The atmosphere of the class was great and that's very important, particularly that we got to share how we were feeling about things over lunch together. I would definitely recommend Europa Training and would come back myself if I needed further training."
Sophie Bradford
The London Magazine
InDesign training course
"The training was tailored around the things I needed to learn which was immensely helpful, and I was able to learn an incredible amount in a short space of time due to the interactive exercises and well structured course content."
Rosie Tapping
MCA
InDesign training course
“I thoroughly recommend this course.The trainer gives a great introduction to InDesign’s features and functions. Back at the office, the course has had an immediate impact on how I do my work."
Alistair Moses
Consumer Focus
InDesign training course
"Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable course!! After completing the 2-day Into to QuarkXpress training I feel that I accomplished so much, as opposed to the usual textbook training the course was completely practical, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work on a piece of work used in my day-to-day role and create a Quark document from scratch".
Lyndsey Higgins
Business Manager, RIMES
QuarkXpress training course
“An intimate training venue, which offers friendly and comprehensive training. Courses steer away from the repetitive, non-relevant, text-book driven drivel you find all too often. Instead, you are encouraged to discover the software by using your own real life examples, progressing at a pace suitable to you, with expert tuition to ensure the basics are not missed. A great course and thoroughly recommended.
PS. The lunch is pretty damn good, too”.
James Bompas, Thurrock Council
InDesign training course
"Just a quick line to say thank you to Europa Training. I took the 2 day InDesign intro course and I have to say it is good value for money. The fact that we were just 4 people taking the course made the class very personal. It was interesting with a good rapport between us and the trainer. By the way, lunch is great in a local nice restaurant!"
Ronald Hernandez, Designer
InDesign training course
"I have to write and thank for the excellent training I received on your QuarkXpress course this week. Having started as a complete beginner I was amazed that the day following the course I was able to put together two pieces of work in Quark – a real achievement for me as I have never used any kind of publishing software before.
The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and patient and we felt free to ask questions at any time. I now look forward to using my new skills which, to be honest, have already enhanced the services I can offer to clients."
Carmel Webster, Top admin
QuarkXpress training course
"I found Europa Training through Google and wonder why I didn't look for them years ago! I did the QuarkXpress Intro 2-day course and learned a huge amount which I put in practice the very next day.
Going forward I'm sure to make big savings on designer fees, while maintaining tighter creative control. All in all, a very worthwhile experience."
Ian Nash, The Corus Group
QuarkXpress training course
"Without the course I would certainly have struggled with my new job - after learning Quark I felt confident even on my first day."
Claire Forbes, Editor
QuarkXpress training course
"Europa Training provided a range of new techniques to increase our creativive application of Photoshop, as well as tips to speed up the processes. The individual attention meant advice was included on how we could get the best resutls for our specilalist art courses; for example: adapting colour exercises for textile design students.
I've no hesitation in recommending the training as good value for money. It was clear the information and training is constantly being reviewed and up dated as the technology moves on."
Angela Hunt, Course Leader BA Contemporary Textiles
Shetland Art College
Photoshop training course
"The course was amazing, the trainer knew the programme inside out, and changed my whole mindset around the way in which I approach illustrations. Prior to attending the course the standard jobs I created took a whole day. I can now produce the same imagery within an hour. Would definitely recommend Europa Training to anyone, who is starting out or wants to brush up their skills"
Simon Bryant, Capstone International
Illustrator training course
"I was a little apprehensive before doing the course but I was quickly put at ease with the very friendly and relaxed atmosphere at Europa.
"The first course I did was an Introduction to Illustrator, which was so helpful and enjoyable, that the fact I had to travel down from Manchester didn’t stop me from booking 3 more courses, covering Quark, Photoshop and In Design, which were all superb.
Jordan Makin, Training For Travel
Illustrator training course
"This course was just what I was looking for. The trainer was so approachable; no question was too big or small, and he kept us smiling from start to finish! I am excited to get back to the office and put my newly gained skills into practice. Lunch was yummy, too."
Wendy Smith, The Anna Freud Centre
InDesign training course
"The training is fantastic! I went from a beginner to a know-it-all in two days. I can do things now that would have taken me ages to learn myself, and I learnt it all at an easy fun pace."
Ashleigh Harper, Paragon Management
Photoshop training course
"This course was excellent, the pace made it easy to follow, the tutor was very engaging and friendly, giving great examples for visual explanations to help us to understand what we were being asked to do. I would recommend this course to all beginners or people who need a refresher. You come out with much more knowledge than you expected and with confidence to do it in the real world! Loved it!”
Alicia Fontaine, CCS Group
QuarkXpress training course
"I went in to the training course with no knowledge at all and came out with the skills and materials to look instantly professional.
The small size of the training group allowed me to ask more questions and ensured I was never left behind. Using my own organisation's examples, rather than made-up training exercises, also meant that by the end of the training I had corporate pdfs I could use straightaway. Excellent."
Andrew Cox, ACI Worldwide
InDesign training course
"Thanks for such a great course over the last couple of days. I definitely think it will make a big difference to the speed and quality of my work!
Lucy Edwick, Marketing Manager, ERA Limited
InDesign training course
"We found Europa Training’s two-day Photoshop course informative, practical and thoroughly enjoyable. We covered a great deal of ground in a short space of time."
Clare Brown, BAFTA
Photoshop training course
"All I can say is thank you, the course really did help me, and with greater understanding of the program it seems so much less daunting and much more fun!"
Tara Croissant, graphic designer
InDesign training course
Brilliant course! I had used Photoshop only a couple of times before enrolling on the Europa course and I completed the course having the understanding and ability to do a huge variety of great techniques. I really enjoyed the interactive learning environment.
Jo Hardy, Aerobed Limited
Photoshop training course
"A fantastic experience. It was hard work but thoroughly enjoyable and I learnt a wealth of new skills that brought me to a competent level. I would highly recommend Europa Training, especially to those who have no previous experience."
Sam Cunningham, Queen Mary College
InDesign training course
"Thanks Europa Training for a very comprehensive and well structured course. The Trainer was patient and knowledgeable, I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn from scratch or benefit from a refresher course."
Hayley Smith, Sheepdrove Organic Farm
QuarkXpress training course
"Thanks for providing an excellent and user-friendly approach to learning InDesign. This course is highly recommended for all."
Helen Richards, Leica Microsystems
InDesign training course
What you will find at Europa
Patience
Europa Training brings a unique approach to the often daunting business of learning computer software. It goes without saying that all of our trainers are experts in their fields with decades of hands-on experience in publishing. But what we offer in contrast to other software training companies is a combination of skill, creativity and, above all, patience. This helps to make your learning experience worthwhile, productive and fun.
Step-by-step exercises
We believe that the best way to learn software is to use software. When you take a course at Europa Training you are given the use of your own PC or Mac and taken through a series of step-by-step exercises. These carefully designed exercises lead you through the basics up to advanced techniques of using the software. By the time you leave Europa Training you will feel confident that you can use the software at home or in the all-important work environment.
Projectors
Yes, that’s right. Projectors. Believe it or not many training companies do not even provide projectors for their courses. At Europa Training you will not find trainers scurrying from computer to computer as they try in vain to assist their bewildered trainees. We give you the whole picture.
Europa Training brings a unique approach to the often daunting business of learning computer software. It goes without saying that all of our trainers are experts in their fields with decades of hands-on experience in publishing. But what we offer in contrast to other software training companies is a combination of skill, creativity and, above all, patience. This helps to make your learning experience worthwhile, productive and fun.
Step-by-step exercises
We believe that the best way to learn software is to use software. When you take a course at Europa Training you are given the use of your own PC or Mac and taken through a series of step-by-step exercises. These carefully designed exercises lead you through the basics up to advanced techniques of using the software. By the time you leave Europa Training you will feel confident that you can use the software at home or in the all-important work environment.
Projectors
Yes, that’s right. Projectors. Believe it or not many training companies do not even provide projectors for their courses. At Europa Training you will not find trainers scurrying from computer to computer as they try in vain to assist their bewildered trainees. We give you the whole picture.
What you will NOT find at Europa
Delegates crammed into a room like sardines
If you have ever attended a software training course in the past you may have been disappointed to find yourself sitting in a room overflowing with more than a dozen trainees. This doesn’t happen here.
Dozens of delegates
We allow a maximum of only five delegates – so that you won’t worry about looking foolish if you ask a question and you won’t find your learning experience impeded by delegates who lack your level of competence.
World-weary trainers too bored to do their jobs properly
There is one prime pre-requisite for all our trainers: it is obligatory that they LOVE the software. In our opinion, the only way to really know software is to love software. For this reason, you will not find trainers who balk at a tricky question. We invite your input and derive pleasure from helping you to understand every aspect of the software that you have decided to learn.
Sub-standard food
We take our food seriously. Delegates eat at a top-notch eatery with a menu to suit all tastes. We want you to enjoy your lunch as much as we want you to enjoy your training. And we’ve had no complaints so far.
If you have ever attended a software training course in the past you may have been disappointed to find yourself sitting in a room overflowing with more than a dozen trainees. This doesn’t happen here.
Dozens of delegates
We allow a maximum of only five delegates – so that you won’t worry about looking foolish if you ask a question and you won’t find your learning experience impeded by delegates who lack your level of competence.
World-weary trainers too bored to do their jobs properly
There is one prime pre-requisite for all our trainers: it is obligatory that they LOVE the software. In our opinion, the only way to really know software is to love software. For this reason, you will not find trainers who balk at a tricky question. We invite your input and derive pleasure from helping you to understand every aspect of the software that you have decided to learn.
Sub-standard food
We take our food seriously. Delegates eat at a top-notch eatery with a menu to suit all tastes. We want you to enjoy your lunch as much as we want you to enjoy your training. And we’ve had no complaints so far.
