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Module 1: Getting Started with Canva Mobile App
Hii ndio mwanzo! In this module, we get to know the Canva app. We'll download it, create your free account, and get comfortable with the basics. Tuko sawa? You'll also learn the difference between the free and Pro versions, so you know exactly which tools you have to create beautiful designs without spending a coin.
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Lesson 1.1: The Why and How
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Lesson 1.2: Your First Steps
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Lesson 1.3: Free vs. Pro
Module 2: The Core Skills of a Canva Creator
Sawa, you’ve got the basics down! This module is where we get our hands dirty. You'll learn the essential skills you need to become a pro at using the free Canva app. We’ll cover everything from using templates (that's the easiest shortcut!) to working with different elements, text, and photos. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to create your own unique designs from scratch.
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Lesson 2.1: The Power of Templates
Lesson 2.2: Working with Elements
Lesson 2.3: Mastering Text and Fonts
Lesson 2.4: Photos and Mockups
Module 3: Creating and Selling Your First Products
Sasa, it's time to build! In this module, you'll apply all the core skills you learned in Module 2 to create actual digital products that you can sell. We'll focus on products that are easy to design and have a high demand in the local market, like invitations, planners, labels, and even coloring books. By the end of this module, you'll have a small portfolio of completed designs that you can start selling to your friends, family, and online.
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Lesson 3.1: Birthday & Wedding Invitations
Lesson 3.2: Printable Calendars & Planners
Lesson 3.3: Product Labels & Bottle Wrappers
Lesson 3.4: Logo & Business Card Design
Module 4: Marketing & Selling Your Designs
You've learned all the skills you need to create beautiful products. Now, it's time to learn how to find customers and make sales. In this module, you'll learn simple, effective ways to market your designs using the tools you already have on your phone. We'll focus on selling to your network first and then finding new customers.
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Lesson 4.1: The Power of Your Phone
Lesson 4.2: Pricing & Professionalism
Using Canva Mobile App To Make Money (with Mwalimu Mkuu)

Lesson 2.1: The Power of Templates

Templates are your best friend in Canva. They are pre-made designs that you can easily change to fit your needs. Think of them like a blank coloring book page—the outline is already there, and all you have to do is add your own colors and details. Using templates is the fastest way to create a professional-looking design even if you have zero design skills.

How to Find and Use Free Templates

  1. Open the App: On the main screen, you’ll see a big section for “Templates.” You can also tap the “Templates” button at the bottom of the screen.

  2. Search for What You Need: At the top, tap the search bar and type in what you want to create. For example:

    • “Birthday invitation”

    • “Poster”

    • “Social media post”

    • “Flyer”

  3. Find a Free Template: As you scroll through the results, remember to look for the little crown icon. You should only choose templates that do not have this icon. There are so many free options that you will easily find one you like.

  4. Tap to Open: Once you find a free template you like, just tap on it. It will open in a new workspace where you can start editing.

Customizing a Template (The Fun Part!)

Now that you’ve chosen a template, it’s time to make it your own.

  • Change the Text: Tap on any text you want to change. A keyboard will pop up. You can delete the old text and type in your own words.

    • Tip: When you tap on the text, you’ll see options pop up at the bottom of the screen. You can change the font, size, and color here.

  • Change the Photos: Tap on any photo in the template you want to replace. A menu will appear.

    • Tip: Tap the “Replace” button. This will let you choose a photo from your phone’s gallery to put in its place.

  • Change the Colors: You can change the color of the background or different shapes in the template.

    • Tip: Tap on the background or a shape. At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see a color square. Tap it and choose a new color from the palette.

That’s it! By just changing the text, photos, and colors, you can turn a simple template into a unique design that is perfect for your business.

Ready to move on to Lesson 2.2, where we’ll learn about working with graphic elements and icons?

 
 
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