Learn Canva in One Week
A step-by-step introduction to Canva to guide small business owners through the essentials of creating in Canva with ease.
In just 7 days, this free email series will take you from feeling unsure in Canva to confidently creating polished, on-brand designs that support your business.
Finally feel at ease inside Canva
Opening Canva for the first time can feel exciting… until you’re faced with dozens of buttons, menus, and templates. Suddenly, what was supposed to be a simple design tool feels overwhelming, and you’re left wondering where to even begin.
That’s where this free 7-day email series comes in.
Over the course of a week, I’ll give you a comprehensive introduction to Canva, walking you through the platform step by step so it finally makes sense.
Each lesson is designed to build your skills in a clear, approachable way, without leaving you overloaded.
By the end, you’ll know how to confidently use Canva to create designs that actually support your business.
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Who is this for?
This free Canva email series is for you if:
- You’re a small business owner, solopreneur, or side hustler who wants to use Canva to market your business but hasn’t had the time (or patience) to figure it out on your own.
- You’ve tried Canva before and felt overwhelmed — maybe you weren’t sure where to find things, or it seemed harder than you expected.
- You’re tired of piecing things together from random tutorials and want a structured, step-by-step path that teaches you the essentials in order.
- You want to create designs that look professional and stay consistent with your brand so your business always puts its best foot forward.
- You’d rather learn from someone who keeps it simple and focuses on real-world business use cases, not complicated design theory.
What You’ll Learn in 7 Days
Here’s how the 7-day email series breaks down:
- Day 1: Getting Started with Canva: Learn how to set up your account, choose the right plan, and navigate the homepage with ease.
- Day 2: Navigating the Editor & Using Canva’s Elements: Get comfortable inside Canva’s design editor and discover the essential Canva elements and tools you’ll use every day.
- Day 3: Exploring Canva AI & Magic Studio: See how Canva’s built-in AI tools can save you time and spark new creative ideas.
- Day 4: Downloading & Sharing Designs: Understand the different download options and the best ways to share your work with others.
- Day 5: Branding Your Business in Canva: Set up your brand colours, fonts, and logos so every design looks consistent and professional.
- Day 6: Working with Canva Templates: Find, customize, and make templates your own, without wasting hours reinventing the wheel.
- Day 7: Smart Habits for Staying Organized: Learn a few simple habits now that will make it easy to keep your Canva workspace tidy as your library of designs grows.
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Why join this free Canva Series?
- Learn from a Canva Verified Expert. I’ve taught thousands of business owners how to use Canva, and I know how to make it simple and approachable.
- Build a complete foundation in one week. Instead of patching things together from random tutorials, you’ll get a structured path that covers the essentials step by step.
- Save valuable time. No more clicking around hoping you’ll stumble onto the right tool or setting — I’ll show you exactly where to find what you need.
- Confidently create designs that are always on-brand. You’ll know how to use your logos, colours, and fonts the right way, so every graphic you make looks polished and consistent.
- Learn in a realistic, supportive way. This series is designed to give you the right amount of information each day without leaving you overwhelmed or lost.
Ready to Learn Canva in a Week?
A step-by-step beginner’s series delivered straight to your inbox, absolutely free.
Hi, I’m Brenda Cadman.
I’ve been an entrepreneur for more than 25 years, running a successful web development agency before shifting my focus to Canva education in 2019.
Today, I’m a Canva Verified Expert, recognized by Canva as one of the trusted educators teaching their platform worldwide. I help small business owners cut through the overwhelm and learn how to use Canva efficiently and confidently, not with complicated design theory, but with practical skills you can put to work in your business right away.
And because I have a background as a professional organizer (I used to specialize in creating filing systems!) it’s no surprise that my Canva expertise includes helping people keep their accounts organized. Along the way, I’ll share simple habits to keep your Canva workspace tidy as your library of designs grows.
What you can expect from me as your Canva instructor:
- Clear, step-by-step explanations that make Canva feel approachable
- A focus on real-world use cases for small businesses
- An emphasis on efficiency, so Canva saves you time instead of eating it up
- Simple strategies to keep your Canva account running smoothly as you grow
My goal is simple: to make Canva approachable, practical, and even enjoyable, so you can spend less time struggling with tech and more time focusing on your business.
Ready to Learn Canva in a Week?
A step-by-step beginner’s series delivered straight to your inbox, absolutely free.