Adobe Photoshop Training: Beginner

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Looking to enhance your digital design skills? Look no further than our beginner-level Photoshop course. Over two days, our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of photo editing and graphic design, from manipulating images to creating stunning visual content. With hands-on practice and personalised feedback, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your skills and take your design game to the next level. Enrol now and see the results for yourself!

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

2 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Beginner

Cost

(ex VAT)

Company: £375
Self-funding: £315
Online: £275

Adobe Photoshop Training: Beginner

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

2 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Beginner

Cost (ex VAT)

Company £375

Self-funding
£315

Online £275

Overview of the course

This 2-day beginner Photoshop course is designed to provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to create, edit, and enhance digital images with confidence. You will start by learning the basic interface, tools, and features of Photoshop, including image resolution, colour modes, and file formats.

You will then explore the power of layers, masking, and selection tools to modify and manipulate images, such as adjusting brightness and contrast, cropping and resizing, adding text, and applying various filters and effects. You will also discover techniques for retouching and restoring old or damaged photographs, and creating composite images by combining multiple photos.

Throughout the course, you will receive step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice with various Photoshop exercises, allowing you to gain a thorough understanding of the software and develop essential skills that can be applied in many areas of design, photography, and digital media. By the end of the course, you will be able to create impressive digital images, and have a solid foundation in the world’s most powerful image editing software.

Dates

Next Course Date: 3 April, 2023

This course runs over two consecutive days. The next available start dates are listed below.

Upcoming dates:

3 April, 2023
30 May, 2023
17 July, 2023
11 September, 2023
30 October, 2023

If the training dates listed here don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.

To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here

Course outline

Here is what you will learn on this Photoshop course in more detail. Click the topics to explore what is covered in each section.

Introduction to Photoshop

Opening images and setting up blank documents
Most commonly used blank document presets
Choosing the right colour mode and raster effect for print and web
Optimising the workspace
Shortcuts for navigation
Essential Photoshop tools and panels

Working with the Canvas

Resizing and straightening with the Crop tool
Understanding the “rule of thirds”
Setting up crop presets for social media and other purposes
Transforming and rotating the canvas
Understanding resolution, colour depth and image size

Working with Layers

Creating and deleting layers
Placing images embedded and linked
Transforming layers with the Free Transform mode
Scaling proportionally
The difference between the Free transform and the Warp options
Increasing Transparency with the opacity
Understanding the importance of the Stacking Order
Changing layer order
Creating solid colour background layers
Adding basic effects
Duplicating layers
Aligning and Smart guides
Navigating with shortcuts

Basic Image Adjustments

Working with a histogram
Understanding the difference between brightness and contrast
Colour correction with Colour balance
Image sharpening with Levels panel
Changing the colour of a targeted object with Hue and saturation
Combining adjustment layers

Selections

The select subject feature
Creating basic selections by using the object selection and quick selection tools
Adjusting selections with the Lasso tools
Perfecting selections in the Select and Mask workspace
Selecting hair by using the Refine edge brush tool

Fixing problems

Remove unwanted objects with the Spot healing brush tool
Covering problems by using the Clone stamp tool
Covering objects and viewing results with the Content-Aware fill

Masking

The purpose of masking
Removing image background
Adjusting the mask with a Brush tool
Brush tool properties and shortcuts
Refining the mask with the Mask options

Text in Photoshop

Using the Type tool and text formatting
Character and Paragraph options
Aligning text
Understanding the difference between leading, tracking and kerning

Output

Different file formats
Optimising the document for the web and print
Saving and exporting documents

Work Samples

Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this Photoshop course. Click the thumbnails to see more.

Typography

You'll learn how to create both simple and more complex compositions with text layers.

Image Correction

You'll understand how to adjust image exposure, brightness, contrast, hue and colour balance.

Working with Layers

Layers are at the heart of everything you'll do in Photoshop. You'll master how layers work.

Output

You'll learn how to save your images in different formats for various platforms.

Adobe Photoshop Course Sample - 5

Adjustment Layers

As well as changing an entire image, you'll learn how to make selective adjustments.

What's included?

Together with this course, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.

Course Certification

At the end of your Photoshop training, you will receive a certificate of completion which you can use to demonstrate your competence in using Adobe Photoshop. Your certificate will be approved by one of our Adobe Certified Instructors

Lifetime Support

After your Photoshop training, you will have access to our technical email and phone support for a lifetime (yes, you read that right). You can contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Photoshop course.

Course Notes

As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given exercise files and notes that you can take away with you. Because, let’s admit, nobody enjoys going through a software manual that is hundreds of pages long.

Training Videos

After attending a classroom or online Photoshop training course, you will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days. All of our online training videos are produced by our instructors in partnership with digidemy.com

Free Class Retake

Once you complete your Photoshop course, you can come back and attend the same training session for free within 24 months. This is particularly useful to fill some gaps in your knowledge or if you would just like to refresh your skills and get a little more practice.

Course Recording

During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to in the future. These recordings will be yours to keep forever and they will be an invaluable resource for your continued learning after the training.

Offers

We want to provide you with the best possible Adobe Photoshop training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.

Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not truly satisfied with your Adobe Photoshop training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.

Early Bird Discount

Book this course three months in advance and receive a 15% discount.

Group Bookings

If you book two people to attend the course on the same dates, you get a 5% discount. For three people the discount is 10% and for four or more people it is 15%.

Schools and Non-profits

If you work for an educational or non-profit organisation, you get a 15% discount.

Instalment Plans

We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your Adobe Photoshop training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.

Want to learn more than one software?

This Photoshop course is also included in the following bundles. If you'd like to learn more than just Photoshop, be sure to check out our bundles below.

Design Bundle

The top three applications in any designer's arsenal are Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This bundle teaches you all three.

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Motion Graphics Bundle

Want to learn how to create animated graphics? Then this bundle is for you. It includes the After Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustrator and Photoshop courses.

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3D & CAD Bundle

This bundle consists of the AutoCAD, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max and Photoshop courses. It's the ideal one if you'd like to create 2D and 3D visualisations.

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Reviews

Watch what our students had to say about their experiences after attending this Photoshop training course

FAQ

Couldn’t find the answer to you question? These might help.

Where does the classroom training take place?

Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.

We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.

What time does the course start / finish?

The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.

How big are the classes?

We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.

What's the booking procedure?

When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.

Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.

When do I need to make the payment?

Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.

How can I pay for my course?

You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.

Can I use my own laptop on the training?

If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.

Can I use my own files during the course?

If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.

How does the online training work?

Overview: Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.

The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.

Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.

Can I postpone my booking to another date?

Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.

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Welcome to Docklands Media, where we offer comprehensive Adobe Photoshop training courses for beginners. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you learn the essential tools and techniques needed to create stunning graphics and images using Adobe Photoshop.Read More

Our beginner’s Photoshop course is designed to provide a strong foundation in the program’s most essential tools and techniques. From creating new documents and layers to using selection tools, working with text, and adding filters and effects, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start creating high-quality graphics and images.

One of the advantages of learning with us is that our course is available both in-person and online, giving you the flexibility to choose the learning method that best suits your needs. If you prefer in-person classes, you can join us at our Canary Wharf studios and benefit from the face-to-face interaction with our experienced instructors. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, and receive one-on-one attention to ensure you fully understand the material and can apply it to real-world scenarios.

On the other hand, if you prefer remote learning, our online courses are perfect for you. Our courses are designed to provide the same level of instruction, interactivity, and support as our in-person courses. You’ll have the opportunity to attend live instruction, participate in interactive discussions, and complete hands-on exercises that simulate the in-person learning experience. Our online courses also provide the convenience of studying from the comfort of your own home, saving you time and money on travel.

Another advantage of learning with us is that we offer the option to retake the course free of charge, giving you the opportunity to refresh your knowledge and skills. Our courses also provide lifetime support, which means that even after you’ve completed the course, you’ll have access to our support team and instructors who can help you with any questions or issues you may encounter.

At Docklands Media, we’re passionate about providing the best possible learning experience for our students. We believe that our beginner’s Photoshop course will give you the foundation you need to create high-quality graphics and images. Whether you prefer in-person classes or online learning, we offer flexible and customizable learning options to help you achieve your goals.