No Fooling Around: Master InDesign Like Never Before
April 01, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Whiting-Turner Conference Center at The Village
3201 Tioga Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21215
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A Two-Part Series with Adobe Community Expert Julie Shaffer
Transform your InDesign skills with two intensive training sessions tailored for A/E/C marketers. Whether you want to strengthen your foundation or advance to expert-level techniques, these hands-on sessions will revolutionize your approach to creating proposals, qualifications, and presentations.
Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
InDesign Fundamentals+
Perfect for daily users who are ready to enhance efficiency and consistency. You’ll master:
- Essential InDesign basics and most-used tools
- New AI capabilities specifically for A/E/C projects
- Paragraph, character, and object styles
- Best practices for organized, team-friendly layouts
- Time-saving tips and techniques
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Level Up: Intermediate Techniques
Designed for beginners and intermediate users seeking automation and advanced skills. You’ll learn:
- Advanced project sheet and resume automation
- Table and cell styles mastery
- Nested and GREP styles for sophisticated formatting
- One-click page formatting
- CC Libraries for team collaboration
- Cutting-edge AI features for A/E/C applications
Note: Each session is limited to 40 participants. We expect both sessions to SELL OUT!
Important Attendee Requirements
- Your laptop (personal or work-issued) with the latest versions of the following
- InDesign; you can see the status of your InDesign version from the top menu Help > About InDesign (on Windows) or top menu InDesign > About InDesign (on mac)
- Adobe Bridge
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Your laptop power cord/charger
- We strongly recommend testing your InDesign installation before the session to ensure everything is working properly
Special Pricing Features
- Complimentary lunch provided for attendees of both sessions (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
- Bundle discount: Save $100 (SMPS members) or $50 (non-members) when registering for both sessions
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About our Instructor
After 11 years as an in-house professional services marketer, Julie Shaffer, FSMPS, CPSM, founded Shaffer Creative in 2012 to offer consulting, training, and creative design services, empowering firms to secure new work and thrive in the competitive landscape. But her passion extends beyond providing deliverables. As an Adobe Community Expert, an Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign, a certified instructor, and an award-winning designer, Julie strives to inspire AEC marketers to balance creativity, efficiency, and functionality for polished, impactful submittals, equipping this generation of marketing coordinators to become the next generation of marketing leaders.
Directions and Parking
Ample parking is available.
Accommodations
SMPS is dedicated to ensuring that every individual feels welcome at all of our events. Please contact us regarding any accommodations needed for this event. This venue is in compliance with ADA accessibility standards.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
In order to receive a refund, reservations must be canceled 72 hours prior to the start of the event. If you do not cancel your reservation within the required time period, a refund will be forfeited.
Tickets
$399.00 Combo Member Rate
$249.00 Session 1 Member Only
$249.00 Session 2 Member Only
$549.00 Combo Non-Member
$299.00 Session 1 Non-Member Only
$299.00 Session 2 Non-Member Only
$425.00 Combo Sponsor Rate
$275.00 Session 1 Sponsor Only
$275.00 Session 2 Sponsor Only
