Using Canva Mobile App To Make Money (with Mwalimu Mkuu)

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Course Goal: This course empowers aspiring entrepreneurs in Kenya to confidently use the free Canva mobile app to create professional, sellable digital products, building a foundation for their own online business.

Module 1: Getting Started with Canva Mobile App

  • Lesson 1.1: The Why and How

    • Why Canva is the perfect tool for Kenyan entrepreneurs.

    • Downloading and installing the app on Android and iOS.

  • Lesson 1.2: Your First Steps

    • Creating a free Canva account.

    • Understanding the app’s main dashboard and navigation.

  • Lesson 1.3: Free vs. Pro

    • A clear guide to what’s available in the free version.

    • Identifying and avoiding Pro-only elements.

Module 2: The Core Skills of a Canva Creator

  • Lesson 2.1: The Power of Templates

    • How to browse and select free, high-quality templates.

    • Customizing a template with your own text and photos.

  • Lesson 2.2: Working with Elements

    • Finding and using free graphics, shapes, and icons.

    • Adjusting color, transparency, and size for a professional look.

  • Lesson 2.3: Mastering Text and Fonts

    • Adding and formatting text (headings, subheadings, body).

    • Choosing from the library of free fonts that appeal to the local market.

  • Lesson 2.4: Photos and Mockups

    • Uploading your own photos to the app.

    • Using free photo filters and basic editing tools.

    • Creating simple product mockups using free elements.

Module 3: Creating and Selling Your First Products

  • Lesson 3.1: Birthday & Wedding Invitations

    • Designing a personalized birthday card from scratch.

    • Creating a beautiful, printable wedding invitation.

    • Understanding bleed and crop marks for professional printing.

  • Lesson 3.2: Printable Calendars & Planners

    • Creating a simple, undated monthly calendar template.

    • Designing a weekly planner or to-do list printable.

  • Lesson 3.3: Bottle Wrappers & Product Labels

    • How to create a custom bottle wrapper for local beverages (e.g., small soda bottles, juice).

    • Designing a simple, elegant product label for homemade goods.

  • Lesson 3.4: The Art of Coloring Books

    • Finding and using line-art graphics for a children’s coloring book page.

    • Assembling multiple pages into a single PDF document.

Module 4: Finalizing and Monetizing Your Designs

  • Lesson 4.1: The Right Way to Export

    • Saving designs for web use (PNG/JPG).

    • Exporting designs for printing (PDF Print).

  • Lesson 4.2: Organizing Your Designs

    • Using folders to keep your projects organized.

    • Naming your files professionally.

  • Lesson 4.3: Pricing & Selling Your Creations

    • Tips on how to price your digital products for the Kenyan market.

    • Simple strategies for marketing your products on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram.

  • Lesson 4.4: Launching Your Business

    • A quick checklist to ensure your product is ready to sell.

    • Celebrating your first completed and sellable design!

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What Will You Learn?

  • In this course, you'll learn how to start a profitable business from your phone using the free Canva app.
  • The lessons are broken down into four key modules:
  • Module 1: Getting Started with Canva
  • You'll learn what Canva is, how to get the app on your phone, create a free account, and understand the difference between the free and Pro versions.
  • Module 2: The Core Skills of a Canva Creator
  • This module teaches you the fundamentals of design. You'll master how to use templates, add and edit different design elements (like shapes and icons), work with text and fonts, and use photos and mockups to make your designs look professional.
  • Module 3: Creating and Selling Your First Products
  • This is where you put your skills into practice. You'll learn how to create high-demand digital products like birthday and wedding invitations, printable calendars and planners, product labels, and simple business cards.
  • Module 4: Marketing & Selling Your Designs
  • In the final module, you'll learn how to turn your designs into cash. You'll discover how to get your first customers using the social media you already have on your phone, price your products, and maintain a professional image to grow your business.
  • By the end of the course, you'll have a portfolio of products you can sell and a clear plan for how to find customers and make money.

Course Content

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.

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.

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.

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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