Learn how to edit, retouch, enhance and transform images using Adobe Photoshop. This is a useful skill for anyone sending our visual communications. This CPD-accredited online course provides practical, hands-on training on a flexible basis. The techniques covered can be used by designers, marketers, content creators and a wide range of business professionals.
Adobe Photoshop Course
Study at your own pace with 24/7 access, starting whenever it suits you. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited Adobe Photoshop Certificate.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for beginners and occasional Photoshop users who want to develop practical image-editing skills for work or personal projects.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Content creators and social media teams
- Business users who work with images and visual content
- Anyone looking to build confidence using Photoshop
No previous Photoshop experience is required.
What Will You Learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Photoshop workspace confidently
- Create and manage documents for print and digital use
- Organise projects using layers and smart objects
- Select, isolate and refine image elements
- Retouch and enhance photographs professionally
- Apply colour corrections and lighting adjustments
- Use AI-powered tools such as Generative Fill and Neural Filters
- Create compositions using text, shapes and visual effects
- Automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency
- Export and prepare files for web, social media, and print
Course Content
Getting Started with Photoshop
- Understanding pixels, colour modes and resolution
- Creating documents and setting up workspaces
- Importing images and vector graphics
- Using guides, rulers and workspace tools
Working with Layers
- Creating and organising layers
- Non-destructive editing techniques
- Smart Objects and layer management
- Clipping masks and layer structures
Making Accurate Selections
- Selection tools and techniques
- AI-assisted selections
- Object Selection and Colour Range tools
- Refining edges and creating masks
Image Retouching and Enhancement
- Removal tools and Content-Aware Fill
- Healing Brush and Clone Stamp techniques
- Generative Fill and AI-powered image creation
- Upscaling and Neural Filters
Transforming Images and Graphics
- Scaling, rotating and warping content
- Perspective adjustments
- Creating and editing vector shapes
Colour and Light Correction
- Improving image exposure and balance
- Working with adjustment layers
- Colour correction and replacement
- AI-assisted colour harmonisation
Text, Effects and Compositing
- Adding and formatting text
- Type on a Path
- Layer styles and blending modes
- Creating realistic composites
- Using blur effects to add depth
Productivity and Automation
- Recording and editing Actions
- Batch processing multiple files
- Working with scripts
- Downloadable workflow resources
Exporting and Delivering Projects
- Saving Photoshop files correctly
- Optimising images for web use
- Preparing artwork for print
- Organising and archiving project files
Course Duration
The course can be started at any time and accessed 24/7.
Average study time: 10 hours.
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CPD-accredited Adobe Photoshop Certificate.