HR Spark: Design Resources for Beginners

HR Spark provides individual and group instruction, scheduled workshops, tutorials, and resource guides to support UA employees in accessing and utilizing HR's Learning Management Systems (LMS). This course focuses on Design Basics for creating easy and modern graphics for marketing, presentations, and course design.

This is a beginner level course for those that already have a base understanding of PowerPoint.

The first part of the course is an instructor-led, hands-on experience that covers the learning objectives below. The second part will allow time for learners to ask questions and watch live tutorials and examples.

Be prepared to explore new concepts and resources, discuss technology and accessibility, and SPARK a new interest in online learning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Review the basic principles of graphic design and visual design
• Consider audience and user experience when designing communication graphics
• Learn how to turn design ideas into reality
• Explore free, modern, and user-friendly software like Canva and PowerPoint
• Learn how to utilize UA branding guides and graphic design resources
• Identify your design strengths and make a plan to develop areas of improvement

It is recommended that you take this course prior to HR Spark: Intro to Canva.