Take your Canva skills to the next level with Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity, taught by award-winning designer Dan Scott.
In this course, you’ll explore how to build a consistent and professional brand identity using Canva’s powerful design tools. Learn to work with AI-powered features, remove backgrounds, create mockups, and develop branded visuals that resonate—from logos and typography to color palettes and moodboards. By the end of the course, you'll be confident designing for mobile, building out a visual identity system, and applying branding across platforms. You'll complete hands-on projects like logo design, Instagram mockups, competitor analysis, and more—giving you a portfolio-ready body of work. Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or aspiring brand designer, this course equips you with the skills and strategies to elevate your designs with purpose and polish. All you need is a free Canva account and basic computer skills—Dan’s step-by-step guidance makes branding approachable and fun for everyone. Let’s start building your brand! Instructor bio: Daniel Walter Scott is a digital designer, Adobe Certified Instructor, and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL). With over 14 years of teaching experience, he has helped thousands of learners worldwide master design and creative software across print, web, video, and now 3D. Daniel is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor who combines industry expertise with a teaching style that’s practical, engaging, and memorable. Originally from New Zealand, Daniel has lived and taught across Australia, Ireland, and beyond—sharing his skills with a truly global creative community. He’s passionate about helping students build real-world skills they can carry into their careers and creative projects. When he’s not teaching, Daniel enjoys life with his Irish wife and kids. He brings this personal, down-to-earth perspective into his courses, making complex tools feel approachable and fun to learn.
