Creative & Design
Adobe Photoshop Training
Master Professional Photo Editing, Advanced Compositing, and Digital Graphic Design
4.8(8,000 students)
40 Hours
Beginner to Advanced
Adobe PhotoshopPhoto RetouchingGraphic DesignLayer MasksCreative CloudDigital Art
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Course Overview
This comprehensive course delves into the world of Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard software for photo editing and graphic design. Designed for both beginners and experienced users, our program covers every aspect of Photoshop's functionality, from basic image editing techniques to advanced manipulation and composition. Through hands-on exercises and real-world projects, participants will gain proficiency in navigating Photoshop's interface, utilizing editing tools effectively, and mastering techniques to create stunning visuals.
Who Should Learn
Graphic Designers and Digital Illustrators
Professional and Hobbyist Photographers
UI/UX Designers and Web Content Creators
Marketing and Social Media Professionals
Anyone looking to build a career in visual design and digital arts
Prerequisites
- Basic computer operation and file management proficiency
- No prior graphic design or Photoshop experience required
Learning Outcomes
Navigate the Photoshop interface, workspaces, panels, and custom tool properties
Perform professional photo adjustments, color corrections, and advanced retouching
Master precise selection tools, deep masking workflows, and layer management structures
Design typographic elements using type paths, clipping masks, and paragraph styles
Create clean vector graphics and defined custom shapes using the Pen tool
Process professional Camera Raw files and optimize final graphics for print or web outputs
Course Curriculum
1Module 1: Getting to Know the Work Area6 topics
- Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the tools and managing tool properties
- Sampling a colour accurately
- Undoing actions and using history states in Photoshop
- Customizing panels and managing panel locations
- Finding and utilizing official resources for using Photoshop
2Module 2: Basic Photo Corrections9 topics
- Establishing an efficient strategy for photo retouching
- Understanding digital resolution and image size parameters
- Opening, organizing, and selecting files with Adobe Bridge
- Straightening and cropping non-destructive images in Photoshop
- Adjusting overall image colour, balance, and tonal range
- Removing blemishes using the Spot Healing Brush tool
- Applying a seamless content-aware patch template
- Repairing target areas with the Clone Stamp tool
- Sharpening details and finalizing the image
3Module 3: Working with Selections7 topics
- Core concepts of digital selecting and selection tools
- Isolating complex shapes using the Quick Selection tool
- Moving, duplicating, and manipulating active selected areas
- Isolating uniform colors using the Magic Wand tool
- Freehand selecting with the Lasso and Magnetic Lasso tools
- Selecting symmetric objects from a designated centre point
- Resizing, rotating, copying, and cropping selections
4Module 4: Layer Basics7 topics
- Understanding layer concepts and non-destructive workflows
- Using, organizing, and grouping inside the Layers panel
- Rearranging, linking, and changing layer opacity parameters
- Applying a custom color gradient to a target layer
- Applying and copying automated layer styles and blend effects
- Adding adjustment layers for non-destructive color edits
- Adding borders, flattening composition files, and saving project formats
5Module 5: Quick Fixes8 topics
- Improving low-quality snapshots and lighting exposures
- Adjusting facial features non-destructively with the Liquify tool
- Blurring a background to isolate foreground subjects
- Stitching photos to create a seamless panoramic image
- Filling empty border areas automatically when cropping images
- Correcting camera lens distortion and perspective tracking
- Extending depth of field through manual focus stacking
- Moving objects cleanly with the Content-Aware Move tool
6Module 6: Masks and Channels5 topics
- Understanding how masks and channels control visibility
- Refining complex selections using the Select and Mask workspace
- Creating and painting inside a Quick Mask mode
- Manipulating human or object postures with Puppet Warp controls
- Using an alpha channel to store and create drop shadows
7Module 7: Typographic Design6 topics
- Understanding point type vs. paragraph layout type templates
- Creating a visual clipping mask from custom type layers
- Creating text on a path or custom shape boundary
- Warping text elements without losing vector clarity
- Designing blocks, columns, and custom paragraphs of type
- Adding rounded vector rectangles and vertical layout text
8Module 8: Vector Drawing Techniques6 topics
- Differentiating between raster bitmap images and vector graphics
- Understanding anchors, paths, and the precision Pen tool
- Drawing smooth curves and straight lines with the Pen tool
- Working with predefined custom shapes and vector layers
- Importing and editing scalable Smart Objects
- Adding color dimension and depth to shapes using layer styles
9Module 9: Advanced Compositing5 topics
- Arranging complex multi-layer structures for composites
- Applying non-destructive Smart Filters to graphics layers
- Painting manually over layers and blending background plates
- Using the History panel to selectively undo complex edits
- Upscaling low-resolution images using AI-assisted algorithms
10Module 10: Painting with the Mixer Brush4 topics
- Core concepts of the digital canvas Mixer Brush tool
- Selecting realistic brush presets, wetness, and load settings
- Mixing custom canvas colours and creating unique brush presets
- Blending digital paint textures directly with an underlying photograph
11Module 11: Editing Video5 topics
- Navigating the video timeline panel inside Photoshop
- Creating a new video-timeline or frame-animation project
- Animating text position and tracking properties with keyframes
- Creating overlay effects, video transitions, and cuts
- Adding background audio, tracking audio timelines, and rendering video outputs
12Module 12: Working with Camera Raw3 topics
- Understanding the benefits of processing raw sensor files
- Navigating the standalone Camera Raw interface utilities
- Applying advanced color grading, exposure controls, and optics corrections
13Module 13: Preparing Files for the Web4 topics
- Using layer groups to isolate web asset button graphics
- Automating standard multistep optimization tasks with Actions
- Designing multi-screen responsive experiences with Artboards
- Exporting asset formats (PNG, JPEG, SVG) for web delivery
14Module 14: Producing and Printing Consistent Color6 topics
- Preparing digital graphics layouts for high-end professional printing
- Performing zoom tests to check physical printing clarity details
- Identifying and fixing out-of-gamut colors before production
- Converting RGB workspace graphics into true CMYK color profiles
- Specifying custom color-management system preferences
- Proofing images on-screen (soft proofing) and saving as CMYK EPS files
15Module 15: Printing 3D Files3 topics
- Understanding the basic 3D asset environment controls
- Positioning, lighting, and scaling simple 3D element maps
- Preparing, slicing, and exporting a 3D file structure for printing
Certification
Earn a Course Completion Certificate from Skillsurf validating your advanced expertise in digital imaging and graphic design. This curriculum prepares you for the standard industry competencies tested in the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The curriculum starts with the absolute basics of opening a file and navigating the workspace interfaces before slowly guiding you toward advanced multi-layer compositing and print production workflows.
Standard adjustments change original file pixels permanently. Adjustment layers apply edits on a separate layer, letting you modify or remove them at any point to keep your underlying artwork untouched.
Yes. The curriculum incorporates modern workflows including content-aware scaling, neural filter frameworks, and modern smart object scaling options used in modern design environments.
Yes. You will complete practical lab assignments mimicking real industry demands, such as photo restorations, logo compositing, social media banner creation, and web UI layout adjustments.
Course Details
Duration40 Hours
LevelBeginner to Advanced
Students8,000+
Rating4.8/5
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