Getting Started with MidJourney
New to MidJourney? This beginner-friendly course will guide you through the core techniques and controls needed to confidently create high-quality AI-generated images tailored to your goals and creative vision.
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1 day course
Certificate of Attendance
In-person, Live Online, Private
You don’t need to be a creative professional to benefit from Gen AI image tools; AI is now a vital skill across roles and industries. Whether you're creating presentations, marketing content, or internal communications, knowing how to generate visuals with AI is key to staying relevant.
This course teaches you how to use leading Gen AI tools like MidJourney in your day-to-day work. Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of prompt engineering, image refinement, and in-tool editing, removing the guesswork and enabling you to create high-impact visuals with precision and confidence.
With tailored exercises and hands-on support, you’ll leave with the confidence and skills to create AI-generated images that directly support your professional goals.
Our Getting Started with MidJourney course is available as a scheduled session at our training centre in The Shard, London, or live online. We also offer it as a private course, delivered virtually, at your offices, ours, or any location that works best for you, whether in the UK or internationally.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the core concepts of AI image generation and how MidJourney works
Master the fundamentals of prompt engineering to create the images you envision
Develop techniques for refining your prompts to achieve specific visual outcomes
Explore different artistic styles and learn how to prompt MidJourney to create them
Understand the basic ethical considerations and terms of service associated with using MidJourney
Navigate the MidJourney platform and understand its basic interface
Utilize key MidJourney parameters and commands to control aspect ratios, styling, and more
Understand how to generate variations of your images and upscale them for higher resolution
Save and organize your generated images effectively for future use
Confidently use MidJourney for your professional needs
Course agenda
Introduction to MidJourney
- What is AI image generation and how does MidJourney work?
- Navigating the MidJourney interface and understanding basic commands
Mastering the Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering
- Understanding the structure of a MidJourney prompt and its key components
- Crafting effective prompts to generate the images you envision
- Exploring different descriptive words, artistic styles, and concepts
- Techniques for refining your prompts to achieve specific results
- Hands-on exercises: Writing and generating your first images with MidJourney
Controlling Image Output with Basic Parameters
- Introduction to essential MidJourney parameters
- Understanding how to use negative prompts to exclude unwanted elements
- Exploring different versions of the MidJourney model
- Practical exercises: Experimenting with basic parameters to control image output
Generating Variations
- Techniques for creating subtle and more significant variations of your images
- Exploring different upscaling options and their effects on image quality
- Hands-on exercises: Generating variations and upscaling your favorite images
Exploring Artistic Styles & Creative Techniques
- Prompting MidJourney to generate images in specific art styles (e.g., photorealistic, abstract, impressionistic)
- Using stylistic keywords in your prompts
- Introduction to more advanced prompting techniques like using multiple concepts and referencing images
- Hands-on exercises: Prompting for a variety of artistic styles and experimenting with creative techniques
Who it's for
This is a beginner-level course, suitable for:
- Professionals looking to enhance their presentations and internal communications with engaging visuals
- Marketing and Sales teams wanting to create eye-catching content for campaigns and social media
- Business development professionals needing visuals for pitches and proposals
- Content creators looking to generate unique and impactful imagery for their work
- Project managers who need visuals for project updates and reports
- Administrators and executive assistants who want to create professional-looking graphics for various purposes
- Anyone who wants to explore the potential of AI for visual communication and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
Next steps
Looking to take the next steps in your generative AI journey? Check out our copy-focused Getting Started with ChatGPT course, as well as our video-focused Getting Started with Runway course.
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