Course Details:

Date: Thursday 15th May

Time: 10am to 1pm

Venue: Online

Course Summary:

Are you a small business owner struggling to create eye-catching visuals for your brand? Canva is a powerful, easy-to-use design tool that allows SMEs to create professional marketing materials without the need for expensive software or a graphic designer.  

 This hands-on, practical workshop will equip you with the skills to create stunning graphics, social media content, presentations, and branding materials that elevate your business and attract more customers. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to refine your design skills, this course will provide tips, templates, and techniques to make designing effortless and impactful.

 Who is this course for?  

Small business owners  

Startups & entrepreneurs  

Anyone who wants to create high-quality graphics quickly & affordably  

 Key Topics

• Understanding Your Brand: Key things to consider when building your brand (colour, typography, look and feel etc.)
• Build a Consistent Brand Identity: Use Canva’s branding tools to develop a cohesive look for your business.  
• Master Canva Basics: Navigate the platform with ease, access templates, and understand essential tools.  
• Create Standout Social Media Graphics: Design engaging posts, carousels, and stories for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  
• Design Marketing Materials: Create posters, flyers, brochures, and business cards that look professionally designed.  
• Develop Presentations & Proposals: Build sleek, on-brand pitch decks and client presentations in minutes.  
• Enhance Your Content with AI & Animation: Learn how to use Canva’s AI tools, animations, and video editing for engaging content.  

 About the Trainer  

This course will be hosted by Muireann Fitzmaurice, the Marketing Coach, on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Cavan. Muireann is an experienced marketing strategist and trainer who has helped hundreds of SMEs grow their businesses through effective branding and digital marketing. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, leadership development, and entrepreneurship, Muireann has worked with businesses across Ireland to simplify their marketing and maximise their impact.

 She is passionate about empowering SMEs with practical, no-jargon solutions, and her training is highly engaging, action-focused, and results-driven. She understands the challenges small businesses face and teaches easy-to-implement strategies that save time and drive results.