
In this 60-minute course, you’ll learn to navigate the Canva app and explore our extensive features and tools. If you’re new to Canva, this is the perfect place to start.
In this 60-minute course, you’ll learn to navigate the Canva app and explore our extensive features and tools. If you’re new to Canva, this is the perfect place to start.
Approx. 60 minutes
10 lessons
Beginner

In this 60-minute course, you’ll learn to navigate the Canva app and explore our extensive features and tools. If you’re new to Canva, this is the perfect place to start.

New to Canva? In this 60-minute course, learn to navigate the platform and get to know its features and tools.
Get familiar with Canva's mobile interface and learn how to access all the essential features you need to start creating.
Explore the Canva Editor tools and steps for modifying templates with your own content and design elements.
Learn effective search techniques and how to use AI-powered Magic Design to find and create content.
A guide to photo editing tools, including cropping, filters, adjustments and Magic Studio features.
Discover Canva's vast collection of design elements and learn how to use them effectively.
Understand text formatting options and how to work with fonts, styles and text effects in your designs.
An overview of creating different types of content like documents, presentations, whiteboards and videos.
Learn how to share your work, collaborate with others, and export your designs.
Congratulations! You've completed the Canva Essentials for mobile course and learned the fundamental skills to create with confidence.
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Take this 25-question test and earn a certification - perfect for your CV and LinkedIn.
Earn a certificateApprox. 60 minutes
10 lessons
Beginner
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Last updated 22 Sep, 2025
The Course covers every essential component of Canva for educators. It provides easy-to-follow videos and hands-on activities, enabling educators to feel more confident using Canva for their own projects and, more importantly, with their students.
Alyssa, Instructional Design Coach
First, we recommend completing all the course material associated with the certification. This might include tutorial videos, activities, and cheat sheets.
Once you’re ready, start the test at the top of this page. You’ll be asked a series of questions. If you get them all right, you'll be awarded a certificate.
There is no expiry date on our certifications. However, we update the course content and test questions regularly to reflect new updates to Canva, so it’s a good idea to come back and re-test every 12 months or so.
Feel free to try the test again. We don’t limit the number of times you can attempt it.
Please log in to your Canva account to take the test. If you don’t have an account, it’s free to create one. You can do that at canva.com
Yes. At the end of the test, you can add your credential to your LinkedIn profile and share your achievement on social media.
The certification is digital-only for now. You’ll receive an email to access your certification at any time.
Canva certifications are a great way to showcase your skills and proficiency with our platform! While our training courses are not accredited by any external party, Canva itself is a globally recognized company, and our products are used by millions of people all around the world. Earning a Canva certification can help demonstrate your expertise in visual communication and familiarity with one of the most popular design tools available today. It’s a fantastic addition to your professional portfolio!
The name displayed on the certificate is the same as your Canva account name. This can be changed by going to your account settings and clicking Edit next to the name field: www.canva.com/settings/your-account
If you have any further questions or need additional support, visit our help center at canva.com/help